Hidden Genius {54% SOLD}

Hidden Genius

SATURDAY, August 10 | 7:30pm

School for Creative & Performing Arts Corbett Theatre, DOWNTOWN
108 W Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Family bonds are not only emotional – they can also be musical. In this program we focus on the unique family dynasties of the Mozarts, Mendelssohns and Bachs. Felix Mendelssohn’s brilliant sister Fanny was often overshadowed by her brother’s fame. Many common musical threads tie together her Overture and his Italian Symphony. Although lesser known than her brother, Nannerl Mozart was arguably the most musically talented member of the family and served as Wolfgang’s inspiration for his Concerto in E-flat Major for two pianos written for them to perform together. Playing as a duo for over two decades, the husband and wife Silver-Garburg Piano Duo, Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg, have been praised for their “pianistic fireworks” and “exceptional sensitivity” at the keyboard. Actors from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will share excerpts from composers’ letters and diaries that will provide insights into their interpersonal relationships.

Eckart Preu, conductor

Silver-Garburg Piano Duo (Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg), piano

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, actors

FANNY MENDELSSOHN HENSEL: Overture in C Major (CCO Premiere) | More Info | YouTube

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Concerto No. 2 for two pianos in C Major, BWV 1061 | More Info | YouTube
   I. [no tempo identified], II. Adagio ovvero largo, III. Fuga
Silver-Garburg Piano Duo

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Concerto No. 10 in E-flat Major for two pianos, K. 365/316a | More Info | YouTube
   I. Allegro vivace, II. Andante, III. Rondo: Allegro
Silver-Garburg Piano Duo

FELIX MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 (“Italian”) | More Info | YouTube
   I. Allegro vivace, II. Andante con moto, III. Con moto moderato, IV. Saltarello: Presto

Approximately 2 hours

Wine will be available for purchase.