Well leslie, thats one opinion of simone dinnerstein. Almost any pianist, from a budding beginner to a pro like simone dinnerstein, will tell you that one of the basic techniques of keyboard playing is also the toughest to master. Morning edition host david greene spoke to dinnerstein. Billboard classical chart and establishing dinnerstein s distinctive and original approach. Oct, 2017 pam tanowitz usually begins a dance when she has an idea for one.
Simone dinnerstein to play bachs goldberg variations at ps21. Harvey dinnerstein born 1928, is a figurative artist and educator. When i met simone dinnerstein in 2007, she was a surprise and somewhat surprised classical star. Pianist simone dinnerstein to play works by schubert and. Among her many scholarships and awards at juilliard were the william petschek piano scholarship, the vladimir horowitz scholarship and the chopin award. Simone dinnerstein is an american classical pianist who is noted for her selffinanced recording of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations, released in. He might have been likened to rudyard kiplings the cat that walked by himself, page tells npr. Simone dinnerstein circles piano concertos by glass.
A new concerto from philip glass for the new century. May 3, 2018 a world premiere recording of a new piano concerto by philip glass sits comfortably beside a bach classic. State of the arts producer eric schultz profiled pianist simone dinnerstein back in 2008, shortly after her ground breaking recording of j. The best models simulate the sound and feel of an acoustic. Dec 22, 2014 simone dinnerstein, a pianist who has won acclaim for her bach performances over the past decade or so, set out to show a broader range of artistry in her recital at the metropolitan museum of art. Im a totally untutored bach lover who went to hear simone dinnerstein with high expectationsand almost walked out. New work for goldberg variations nw for gv is an eveninglength piece for piano and seven dancers, created by classical pianist simone dinnerstein and choreographer pam tanowitz. But the path she took to fulfill that dream hasnt been by the book. October 18, 2012 hear the celebrated bach interpreter play the tranquil partita no. The composer franz liszt, who lived for years with his mother in a modest paris apartment, might have welcomed a digital piano. Over his tenure, hes interviewed many classical musicians. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Simone dinnerstein on a trip to cuba and making music out npr.
See more ideas about the goldbergs, music and new york in march. Dinnerstein s 1903 hamburg steinway sounds superb as well. Dec 22, 2011 simone dinnerstein joins me in the studio to talk about her forthcoming album titled something almost being said. Dec 21, 2017 2018 was a banner year for simone dinnerstein, including a highly lauded recital at the kennedy center, her debut with the london symphony orchestra, a live recital for bbcs radio three, and an ambitious season as the first artistinresidence for music worcester, encompassing performances, school outreach, master classes, and lectures.
Music video by simone dinnerstein performing something almost being said. Buy mozart in havana online at low prices in india amazon. Simone dinnerstein broadway lafayette ravel, lasser. Simone dinnerstein hosted show 373 of npr s from the top featuring performers in the texas state international piano festival.
The music of bach and schubert and her unlikely rise to the pinnacle of the classical music world. Sep 15, 2016 simone dinnerstein is a critically lauded pianist whose thoughtful and compelling interpretations have captivated audiences all over the world. Npr reports, she compels the listener to follow her in a journey of discovery filled with unscheduled detours. Simone dinnersteins circles shares a common language. Reflections on simon dinnerstein and the fulbright triptych. Performance spaces for the 21st century on saturday, july 22, at 8pm. Meet simone american pianist simone dinnerstein is known for her majestic originality of vision the independent and her lean, knowing and. Shes taking digital pianos into public schools in a program she calls bach packing.
She talks about her thinking behind this pairing of glass and schubert in my essay for the program. Its a good match for the playing of us pianist simone dinnerstein, who was taught by a cuban emigre. Billboard classical chart and was included in npr s 2011 100 favorite songs from all genres. Dinnersteins globally acclaimed rendition of this iconic work is featured as ps21s 12 th annual paul grunberg memorial bach concert. Simone dinnerstein, the pianist, goes beyond bach at the met. Simone dinnerstein during a 2011 performance at trinity church. Jun 20, 2012 simone dinnerstein performed an allbach piano recital at renee and henry segerstrom concert hall on monday night. Simone dinnerstein, avi avital, mark padmore and more. Opposites attract in night, a genreblurring album that pairs altcountry singersongwriter tift merritt with classical pianist simone dinnerstein. The title of pianist simone dinnerstein s latest sony release is something almost being said despite the title, taken from one of the lines in phillip larkins poem, the trees, her performance on the cd certainly does speak, quite loudly, of her virtuosity while capturing the intimacy of the music the subtitle of the album is music of bach and schubert music that, ms. An interview with pianist simone dinnerstein on performing at. Hear the pianist play bach and schubert in recital at the savannah music festival.
May 19, 2016 american pianist simone dinnerstein closes out washington performing arts 201516 season with a solo recital featuring works by franz schubert and philip glass on sunday, may 22, 2016, at 4 pm. Simone dinnersteins second album on sony classical traces. You know, you go to cuba, and it feels like, for me it feels like going to this secret world that existed all this time, but you didnt really know what. Simone dinnersteins first recording for sony classical, bach. A new concerto from philip glass for the new century chamber.
In 2012, glass said that he wrote the collcetion of 20. Simone dinnerstein, an acclaimed pianist whose first love was dance, contacted her. Pianist simone dinnerstein will perform johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations at ps21. The decision to place the schubert four impromptus. Guest host simone dinnerstein plays the unrelenting etude no.
She begged for piano lessons at age 4, but was given a recorder to play instead. A draftsman and painter in the realistic tradition, his work has included genre paintings, contemporary narratives, complex figurative compositions, portraits, and intimate images of his family and friends. Merritt has collaborated with the likes of classical pianist simone dinnerstein and roots music. Johann sebastian bachs music is known for its symmetrical structure and mathematical patterns. Praised by the press for her majestic originality of vision, the independent and unpretentious elegance the new yorker, pianist simone dinnerstein. Inspired by lines from philip larkins poem the trees, simone dinnerstein brings her own unique voice to bachs first two partitas and schuberts four impromptus op. A painting stored away and the artist who wants it to see. Jan 23, 2011 pianist simone dinnerstein piano classical music 7274686 portrait cbs for years, critics considered glenn goulds interpretation of the goldberg variations by johann sebastian bach to be the. He chose fairly early on to explore music in his own way. Simon and simone dinnerstein the german consulate invites you to a conversation between visual artist simon dinnerstein and classical pianist simone dinnerstein on the kinship between their work and how it has evolved from their fatherdaughter relationship.
She studied in the precollege program at the manhattan school of music with solomon mikowsky. Dinnerstein s bach goldberg recording were something on the light side may want to hear another side of her in this bignbold beethoven recording. On her new album, broadwaylafayette ravel, lasser, gershwin, pianist simone dinnerstein celebrates the timehonored transatlantic link between france and america through three different composers maurice ravel, george gershwin and philip lasser. A painting stored away and the artist who wants it to see the light of day by jon kalish npr dec. Posts about simone dinnerstein written by thomas may. The new century chamber orchestra with pianist simone dinnerstein plays philip glass piano concerto no.
The pianist talks to all things considered host robert siegel about her new recording of j. A conversation on the mysteries of art and family, 2018 list of awards. Remembering peter serkin, the searching pianist kpbs. Unfollow dinnerstein to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The album may be her most ambitious to date and is a testament to musics ability to cross all cultural and language. Johann sebastian bach subscribe to best of npr newsletter in the wake of pandemics and largescale crises, composers have responded in a broad variety of ways over the centuries. The fulbright triptych, mcmullen museum, boston college, september 9 december 8, 2019 video john thornton hopes for the lasting world simon dinnerstein art books prints reflections articles contact bio classes links news blog.
Shes taking digital pianos into public schools in a program she calls bachpacking. Monumental and infamously intricate, bachs goldberg variations is a daunting challenge for a pianist and even more of one for a choreographer. This weeks special episode of from the top with guest host and concert pianist simone dinnerstein puts the spotlight on the piano in all its splendid configurations. Pianist simone dinnerstein finally has the glamorous concert career she once dreamed about as a kid. But pianist simone dinnerstein thinks bachs deviations from those patterns are what make the music so compelling. Dinnerstein was the bestselling instrumentalist of 2011 on the u. Recorded in cuba, acclaimed pianist simone dinnerstein s new album, mozart in havana, may be her most ambitious to date and is a testament to music s ability to cross all cultural and language barriers. Almost any pianist, from a budding beginner to a pro like simone dinnerstein, will tell you that one of the basic techniques of keyboard playing. Bachs harpsichord work in g minor here played on the piano by simone dinnerstein is a transcription of bachs violin concerto in a minor. Jan 22, 2019 leonard dinnerstein is the author of leo frank case 3. Simone dinnerstein on a trip to cuba and making music out. Simone dinnerstein s second album on sony classical traces the shared vocal aspects in the music of bach and schubert something almost being said available january 31, 2011. Tiny desk concert watch the celebrated pianist play bachs twopart inventions, which can zing with the speed of a sewing machine, or unfold slowly like a gentle aria.
Guest host simone dinnerstein performs philip glass on npr. Choreographer meets bach, and its a match montclair, n. Oregon bach festival announces celebratory 50th anniversary. Theres something about johann sebastian bachs music that nourishes musicians. In spring 20, simone dinnerstein and singersongwriter tift merritt released an album together on sony called night, a. Sorry not to be in town to be able to attend simone dinnersteins program tonight at miller theatre. Jun 05, 2017 simone dinnerstein mozart in havana 2017 flac tracks 24bit96 khz time 56. American pianist simone dinnerstein first attracted attention in 2007 with her selfproduced recording of bachs goldberg variations. Deceptive cadence the pianist talks to all things considered host robert siegel about. Fans of zuill bailey will likely be attracted to this disc while listeners who may have felt ms. The discussion will be moderated by radio personality and news anchor robin quivers. Digital booklet mozart in havana is a musical collaboration between simone dinnerstein and the cuba youth symphony.
Simon dinnerstein and the fulbright triptych, audiocast interview with james mcelhinney, huffington post, april 1, 20 simone dinnerstein and simon dinnerstein. The juxtaposition of bach and glass makes tonal sense besides both being keyboard concerti. The independent praises the majestic originality of her vision and npr reports, she compels the listener to follow her on a journey of discovery filled with unscheduled detours. Simone dinnerstein plays glass and bach live from the. March 20, 2008 country singersongwriter tift merritt has just returned from paris where while taking a break from a grueling tour schedule. Its a piece of music that seems to explore every different type of shade of feeling that it would be possible to have. In spring 20, simone dinnerstein and singersongwriter tift merritt released an album together on sony called night, a unique collaboration uniting classical, folk, and rock worlds. September 18, 1972 new york city, new york, usa the american pianist, simone andrea dinnerstein, is a graduate of the juilliard school where she was a student of peter serkin. Hear the celebrated bach interpreter play the tranquil partita no. American pianist simone dinnerstein is a searching and inventive artist who is motivated by a desire to find the musical core of every work she approaches. She is the daughter of renee and simon dinnerstein. Although shes been just about everywhere else, including on many morning tv. A strange beauty, has the critically acclaimed pianist returning to bach, this time combining three transcriptions of his chorale preludes with one of his english suites and two of his keyboard concerti, again revealing her intense and expressive playing style, as well as her individual approach to bachs music.
May 31, 2011 musician simone dinnerstein talks to alan rusbridger about her route from the juilliard school to carnegie hall, her interpretation of bachs music in her first album, goldberg variations, and new. Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist. Bach a strange beauty by simone dinnerstein 886978174222. Dinnerstein who burst onto the scene with a popular. Mar 03, 2012 s omething almost being said is the philip larkin quotation used as the trendy title of this cd by pianos new mood star simone dinnerstein. Simone dinnerstein s 2007 recording of the goldberg variations reached number one on billboards classical music charts and helped launch her to international stardom. May 02, 2018 the new century chamber orchestra with pianist simone dinnerstein plays philip glass piano concerto no. Dinnerstein was widely praised for her recording of the goldberg variations in 2007. The coupling is apt, as is dinnerstein s linking of.
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