Piano Series // October 4, 2023

Michelle Cann, piano

“Michelle Cann is technically fearless, with a bold attack and an enormous, rich sound…But even more than Cann’s
virtuosity, it was her joyous, lit-from-within energy that connected with the audience.” — La Scena Musicale

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Cann is the recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization, dedicated to the development of Black and Latinx classical musicians.  Her program reflects her commitment to and passionate advocacy of music by underrepresented composers.

“…technically fearless with an enormous rich sound” – La Scena Musicale

Event Details

October 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Season tickets on sale now. Single tickets on sale July 10.

Venue Information

Gates Hall, Newman Center
2344 E. Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80208 United States
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303-871-7720

Program

  • Hazel Scott: Improvisation on Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C-sharp Minor
  • Joel Thompson: My Dungeon Shook, Three American Preludes
  • Alberto Ginastera: Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 22
  • Maurice Ravel: La Valse
  • Nathan Gulla: Ballade for Piano
  • William Grant Still: A Deserted Plantation
  • Franz Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S.514