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Romantic Piano with Natasha Paremski
July 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm
THIS CONCERT IS STILL HAPPENING! Weather reports are showing that thunderstorms @ Mt. Gretna should be gone by the start of the concert. Please use extra care to get here but the parking lot is empty and the Jigger Shop has no line so come out for what is sure to be a memorable concert.
Russian-born American pianist Natasha Paremski makes her Gretna Music debut in this spectacularly romantic program. Known for dynamic performances, she continues to win over audiences with her powerful, flawless technique.
At the age of 15, Natasha debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Romantic music is a stylistic movement in Western Classical Music associated with the Romantic Era, an intellectual, artistic and literary movement that became prominent in Western culture from 1798 to 1837, and in Western music throughout the 19th century.
A Mazurka is Polish folk dance in three beats to a bar, similar to a waltz but with strong accents placed on the second or third beat.
Program
- Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) , Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60
- Chopin, Mazurka in B Major, Op. 63, No. 1
- Thomas Adès (b. 1971), Mazurka, Op. 27, No. 1: Moderato, molto rubato
- Chopin, Mazurka in f minor, Op. 63, No. 2
- Ades, Mazurka, Op. 27, No. 3: Grave, maestoso
- Chopin, Mazurka in c-sharp minor, Op. 63, No. 3
- Chopin, Scherzo No. 3 in c-sharp minor, Op. 39
- Intermission
- Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), Gaspard de la Nuit
- Ondine
- Le Gibet
- Scarbo
- Mily Balakirev (1837-1910), Islamey: Oriental Fantasy
This concert is generously sponsored by the Mim Enck Charitable Foundation.
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Program Notes
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First Listen!
First Listen are free pre-concert mini-performances by our area’s most talented youth musicians. We partner with the Women’s Symphony Association of Lancaster to present finalists from their Young Artists Competition on our First Listen series. They occur before most of our Sunday concerts. Please check each concert page for more details.
Parking is Free
Parking guards will be around to assist you. Handicapped parking in front and behind the playhouse is limited.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be found in the lower level of the Playhouse, entered from outside. There is also a single handicapped-friendly restroom stage right (if you are looking at the stage, it is to the left).
Rain or Shine
Performances are rain or shine. If extreme weather causes a change in the status of a performance, an announcement will be posted on our home page and sent via email to all ticket buyers with details on rescheduling or cancellation, and ticket exchange or refund policy.
What to Wear
Come as you please with attire suitable for the temperature. The Playhouse is covered but open on the sides. Big ceiling fans ease the heat on hot, summer days.
Concessions
In addition to the eateries in and around Mt. Gretna, the Playhouse also has a concession stand! We sell various drinks and snacks, such as water, coffee drinks, soda, and candy, both before the performance and during intermission. The inviting smell of our delicious popcorn is a staple of our performance nights in the playhouse!