
In this series of storytelling-concerts devised specially for KCWC, you can explore the sounds and secrets of the world’s great cultural capitals— Paris, Vienna, Moscow, New York, and London.
Internationally acclaimed virtuoso pianist and captivating storyteller Pavel Timofeyevsky will delve into how these iconic cities shaped music history. From the intimate salons of Paris to the wild jazz clubs of New York, from Vienna’s cozy coffee houses to Moscow’s lavish palaces and London’s rowdy music halls, discover the stories behind the compositions and learn about their creators: how they were shaped by their times and how they continue to inspire us today. The series will feature solo piano performances as well as appearances by opera singers and instrumentalists with music by Handel, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Liszt, Chopin, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Porter, Bernstein and many more.
Part One_
21st of March 2025 – Paris “The invention of dreams”
What made Paris the capital of artistic revolution? From the baroque brilliance of Rameau in the 1750s to the jazz rhythms of Gershwin in the 1920s, join Pavel Timofeyevsky as he explores the city where composers came to dream, innovate, and rebel.
Get to meet the real people behind the legendary names as you learn about Rossini’s morbid sense of humour, Chopin’s strict teaching habits, Liszt’s rockstardom, Debussy’s resentment of being dubbed an impressionist and Ravel’s resentment of being compared to Debussy. This piano recital and talk dives into the heart of the musical history of the city: the drama, the laughs and the tears that made Paris beacon for the arts.
Event’s Schedule:
2:00pm – Arrival, Tea & Cakes
2:45pm – Performance begins
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