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Beethoven’s (Belated) Birthday Bash, Part A | Early works

April 30, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Etching of Beethoven with party hat and streamers made out of sheet music
Beethoven’s (Belated) Birthday Bash

Saturday, April 30 7:00pm Part A | Early works
Sunday, May 1 at 3:00pm Part B | Late works
Irvington Presbyterian Church
25 N Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533

Complete Works for Cello and Piano, in two concerts
Peter Seidenberg, cello and Hui-Mei Lin, piano

Tickets:
$40 for single concert [only Part A or Part B]
$70 for both concerts [Part A and Part B]

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These two concerts, originally scheduled for 2020 to coincide with Beethoven’s 250th birthday, were postponed due to the pandemic. We will now celebrate the 252nd year of his birth. Cellist Peter Seidenberg and pianist Hui-Mei Lin will bring this sparkling repertoire vividly to life.

From 1795 to 1816 Beethoven composed five sonatas and three sets of variations for cello and piano. Each piece unto itself is a beautiful gem, written with unusual compositional cleverness, defying norms of Classical Style. Taken as a whole these pieces create an autobiographical arc exemplifying each one of Beethoven’s compositional periods. The two concerts encompass all these pieces, in chronological order, offering the listener an experience of the biographical span of Beethoven’s life.

Part A jumps immediately into the world of Beethoven as a virtuosic star throughout Europe. Life is optimistic. Part B explores the heroic aspects of Beethoven’s compositions, he’s at the height of his artistic power. Then we delve into the deeply personal, almost diary-like compositions of his late period.  Through each concert, listeners will journey through Beethoven’s life and compositional evolution. They will hear not only his maturation as a composer but also his developing treatment of the partnership between cello and piano.

As appropriate for a Viennese birthday celebration, each concert will be followed by cake and a champagne toast! Let’s Party!!

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All attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination at the door. Until further notice, attendees will be required to wear masks at all indoor RiverArts events.

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Performers

Peter Seidenberg
Cello, Artistic Director: Chamber Music
Peter Seidenberg  has played in major halls throughout the US, Europe and Asia, and served as principal cellist with the Century Orchestra of Osaka. He was a founding member of the critically acclaimed Elements Quartet which created groundbreaking commissioning projects of 30 composers. He is the cellist for the Oracle Trio, the Queen’s Chamber Band, and the New York Chamber Soloists.  

Hui Mei Lin
Piano
Hui-Mei Lin, a native of Taiwan, made her New York solo debut at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall as the winner of the Artists International Competition. She was described by the New York Times as “an excellent pianist throughout” and the Taiwan News as “a sensitive and powerful pianist.” She has appeared in solo programs at Alice Tully Hall, Caramoor Music Festival and other venues throughout the United states, as well as Italy, Canada and Taiwan. 

A graduate of the Hartt School of Music and the Juilliard School, Hui-Mei holds a DMA degree from the City University of New York. She has taught at SUNY Purchase, The King’s College and The Sacred Heart University in CT and is the Music Director at the Briarcliff Congregational Church.

As a duo, Peter Seidenberg and Hui-Mei Lin have performed throughout the United States in concert halls and universities, including Merkin Concert Hall in NYC, Chicago Music Institute, and various tours in the US and Taiwan.

Details

Date:
April 30, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm
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Organizer

RiverArts
Email
info@riverarts.org
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Venue

Irvington Presbyterian Church
25 N Broadway
Irvington, 10533 United States + Google Map

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