American Landmark Festivals in conjunction with the Smith Opera House present international pianist/composer Roger Steptoe playing Beethovens "G Major Sonata, Op. 14," Brahms "Intermezzi, Op. 117," excerpts from Hindemiths "Ludus Tonalis"and rarely heard works by British composers, Frank Bridge, Ralph Vaughan Williams and John Rangel.
Born in Great Britain,Roger Steptoe is an accomplished pianist with a repertoire embracing classical and contemporary works. In addition to solo recitals, he has worked extensively as a chamber musician and with singers. Numerous concerts have taken him throughout the UK and Europe. He has a global reputation for promoting little-know British piano works, making the first recording of Sir William Waltons 1918-19 "Piano Quartet" and an all-Vaughan Williams album that included the first recording of the "Four Last Songs" with poems by Ursula Vaughan Williams. Steptoe made his solo debut at Wigmore Hall in 1982 and his New York debut in 1991, when he presented his work to student composers at the Juilliard School. As part of his 50thbirthday celebration in 2003, he made his Paris debut at the Salle Cortot in a special recital organized by LEnvol. He was invited to the US in February, 2007 for recitals in New York City and Geneva, NY at the Smith Opera House. During this period he was also guest artist at the University of Texas San Antonio.
Founded by pianist Francis Heilbut in 1973, American Landmark Festivals is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting cultural and performing arts events in landmark venues such as the historic Smith Opera House.
Date and Time
Sunday Apr 20, 2008
2:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
Sunday, April 20th at 2:30pm
Doors open at 1:30pm
Location
Smith Opera House82 Seneca StGeneva, NY
Fees/Admission
$15 general admission$10 students & senior citizens
Website
Contact Information
315-781-LIVE (5483) or toll free 866-355-LIVE (5483)
