Nikka Gershman invites listeners on a journey, reimagining beloved masterworks through the resonance of the flute. Joined by pianist Polina Osetinskaya, Gershman performs works by Mozart, Schubert, and Ravel, alongside the world premiere of her "Atonement Sonata" for flute and piano. The music ranges from heartfelt vulnerability to a cataclysmic whirlwind of emotion, showcasing the unique possibilities of the flute.
Pre-concert talk by renowned music theorist Dr. Steven Laitz at 7:00PM.
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (arr. Nikka Gershman): Sonata No. 21 in E minor, K. 304
Nikka Gershman: Atonement Sonata for Flute and Piano [World Premiere]
-intermission-
Franz Schubert (arr. Nikka Gershman): Arpeggione Sonata, D. 821
Maurice Ravel (arr. Nikka Gershman): La Valse, poème chorégraphique pour flûte et piano