INON BARNATAN
These concerts are generously sponsored by Marjorie and Jathan Janove in memory of Mary Hall Kogen.
SUN, MAY 5, 2024
4:00PM / First Congregational Church, Portland
TUES, MAY 7, 2024
7:30PM / Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
"Rachmaninoff Reflections"
A celebrated pianist of "breathtaking charisma" (Philadelphia Inquirer) and "uncommon sensitivity" (New Yorker), Inon Barnatan brings Portland Piano International's season to a close with a program of mesmerizing music by Rachmaninoff and Schubert.
Rachmaninoff's early Moments musicaux showcase signature elements of the Russian composer's unabashedly romantic music — lush melodies, heightened expression, and thunderous, bell-like sounds — while honoring Schubert's own Moments musicaux, emotional tone poems one critic called "intimate confidences from Schubert's innermost soul." And Rachmaninoff's nostalgia-laced Symphonic Dances, his final expression of unfulfilled longing for home after 20 years of exile in the US, is born anew in Barnatan's explosive transcription for solo piano.
SCHUBERT Moments musicaux
RACHMANINOFF Moments musicaux
— Intermission —
RACHMANINOFF/BARNATAN Symphonic Dances
Mr. Barnatan’s exciting Sunday, May 5, program of Schubert and Rachmaninoff will take place at First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue, at 4:00 p.m., as originally scheduled. (His Tuesday, May 7, recital at The Reser in Beaverton at 7:30 p.m. is unchanged.)
NOTE: Due to a recent hand injury, the phenomenal Eric Lu won't be able to join us for PPI's season-ending recitals on May 5 and 7, or the Beyond the Score master class also scheduled for early May.
But fret not — the music will go on in Portland and Beaverton! Our dear friend Inon Barnatan will be our distinguished guest for both scheduled recitals. (Sadly, we've had to cancel the master class.)
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An “emergency” venue change for this Sunday’s recital by Inon Barnatan
4:00 p.m., May 5.
Now to be at First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue, Portland
Considering the protests taking place on the campus of Portland State University, we have made the decision to change the venue for this Sunday’s 4:00 p.m. recital by Inon Barnatan, replacing the ailing Eric Lu. Mr. Barnatan’s exciting Sunday, May 5, program of Schubert and Rachmaninoff will take place at First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue, at 4:00 p.m., as originally scheduled. (His Tuesday, May 7, recital at The Reser in Beaverton at 7:30 p.m. is unchanged.)
We are grateful that you are the best audience in the world and will understand that the venue provides open seating. We will trust you to choose a place in First Congregational that approximates your Lincoln Hall location. Our PPI ushers will be on hand to help. Bonus: There is a large balcony in the church so many of you can get extra-special viewing options! And, we will still have our pre-concert lecture at 3:15.
There is parking available in the nearby 1000 Broadway building garage or, of course, on the street. The venue is easily accessible, albeit with one flight of stairs inside, but an elevator is equally available.
As has been our policy for decades, we cannot offer refunds for this recital’s tickets. We feel confident that you understand that we are incurring significant extra expenses for this last-minute change of venue. Thank you for your generosity.
If you have questions, please telephone me directly on 503-544-2455, my cell phone. I so look forward to seeing you on Sunday or Tuesday. These recitals promise to be an especially thrilling conclusion to our 2023-24 season.
— Bill Crane, executive director
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Box Office
Seating Map (PDF)
We participate in the Arts for All ticketing discount program. Student tickets, $10.
Questions? Call (503) 228-1388 or email robin@portlandpiano.org.
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
12625 SW Crescent St.
Beaverton, OR 97005Driving Directions | Trimet Directions
Parking is available at this venue for a nominal fee in the parking garage adjacent to The Reser.
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PRE-CONCERT LECTURE: Arrive early to the concert and listen to an insightful pre-concert lecture given by Bill Crane, executive director, and Amelia De Vaal, Resident Musicologist — 3:15 PM (Sunday) and 6:45 PM (Tuesday).
PROGRAM NOTES: Get a start on learning about this program by reading the program notes.
