On Friday, February 10, 2012, from 7 to 9 pm, the Epiphany 50th Jubilee Concert will feature an evening of world class music.
This special piano concert will take place at Epiphany Catholic Church on Lafayette Street in Port Orange. The featured performer will be Francesco Attesti, an international Italian classical pianist. Among his generation of musicians, he is considered one of the finest interpreters of the Romantic and early Twentieth Century repertoire.
The opening act will be harpist Melody Long Anglin, playing versatile styles of Classical Harp, Jazz Harp, Pop Harp, Therapeutic Harp, Sacred, Celtic Harp, Broadway and Opera.
Refreshments will follow the two performances. There is a $20 donation for attendance at the concert.
ABOUT FRANCESCO ATTESTI
Attesti began studying the piano at the age of six, performing his first public concert at the age of 11 (the Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Bach). At age 16 he met Sergio Perticaroli, who invited him, in a rare opportunity, to the summer courses at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, where he explored the romantic piano repertoire, especially Chopin and Liszt. His lessons with Master Perticaroli continued in Rome and led him to win several national and international piano competitions.
In 1998 he graduated with top marks at the Conservatory L. Cherubini in Florence under the guidance of Luigi Tanganelli. Subsequently, he attended master classes with Jacques Rouvier and Hector Moreno, where he explored the repertoire for piano and various contemporary composers. He was invited to record a CD of contemporary music for Rugginenti Publishers on texts by the poet Edoardo Sanguineti. Since then, he has had collaborations and recordings for various labels such as Agora, Max Research, and Drycastle with contemporary composers such as Silvia Bianchera Bettinelli, Biagio Putignano, and Raoul De Smet, including a performance with the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra of Prague.
He also recorded a world premiere for "The Voices of the City" with fellow organist Matteo Galli, featuring the piano and organ in the Verdi Requiem. He produced a CD titled "Feeling Chopin", entirely dedicated to the Polish composer.
LISTEN FOR YOURSELF
A sample of one of Francesco Attesti's performances can be viewed on the video accompanying this article. Click on the video graphic on the left side of this page.
CONCERT BENEFICIARIES
Two local organizations will use proceeds from the concert to help local families. The Epiphany Help Center outreach helps local families (of all religions) in need. The Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West assists veterans and their immediate family members, including the awarding of one scholarship per semester at Daytona State College.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
In addition, local organizations and individuals are welcome to support the concert and its beneficiaries through four tiers of sponsorship:
- Composer - $1,000 (20 tickets)
- Director - $500 (10 tickets)
- Conductor - $250 (4 tickets)
- Patron - $100 (2 tickets)
The benefits of sponsorship include:
- Excellent marketing exposure through the Daytona Beach News-Journal
- Recognition at the event
- Complimentary VIP tickets for guests and clients
- Partnering in a great community endeavor to benefit those who served their country and the less fortunate
PROGRAM PREVIEW
Opening Performance - Melody Long Anglin, International Concert Harpist
Melody Long Anglin, internationally acclaimed concert harpist and sound script therapist, will open the concert with a classical program of Handel, Debussy and an original five-movement work called "The Sounds of Creation."
Feature Performance - Francesco Attesti, International Pianist
- J. S. Bach (1685 - 1750) / F. Busoni (1866 – 1924): Chaconne in D minor
- F. Schubert (1797 – 1828): Impromptu Op. 90 n. 2 in E flat major
- L. van Beethoven (1770 – 1827): Sonata Op. 109 in E major
Vivace ma non troppo
Prestissimo
Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo
* * * Intermission * * *
- F. Chopin (1810 – 1849): Sonata in B minor Op. 35 n. 2 in B flat minor
Grave – doppio movimento
Scherzo
Marche funébre
Presto
- G. Gershwin (1898 - 1937): 3 Preludes
Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Andante con moto e poco rubato
Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE TICKETS
The Epiphany 50th Jubilee Concert will take place on Friday February 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The church is located at 201 Lafayette Street in Port Orange. A $20 donation per ticket is requested.
Tickets can be reserved by calling the church office at 386-767-6111 or Mr. Fran Markette at 386-679-5559 or by e-mail: fran@markette.com.
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