Egyptian Pianist Mohamed Shams to Make Solo Debut at Carnegie Hall, 4/15
By: BWW News Desk Mar. 11, 2015
FusionWorks will present Egyptian pianist Mohamed Shams in recital on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. at Weill Recital Hall/Carnegie Hall (enter Weill Recital Hall on 57th street, between 7th and 6th Avenues).
Egyptian pianist Mohamed Shams makes his Carnegie Hall debut with a program blending Eastern and Western musical cultures, demonstrating Mr. Shams's belief that music breaks down barriers and builds bridges between nations and people.
CarnegieCharge: 212-247-7800. Tickets: Orchestra: $40; Balcony: $25; Student Discount Tickets: $10; Senior Discount Tickets: $20. Available at Box Office/ID Required. For tickets and more information, click here.
PROGRAM:
F.Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Songs without words, Op.67
No. 1 Andante in E-flat major
No. 2 Allegro leggiero in F-sharp minor
No. 3 Andante tranquillo in B-flat major
No. 4 Presto in C major ("Spinnerlied" [Spinner's Song])
No. 5 Moderato in B minor
No. 6 Allegro non troppo in E major
M. Ravel: Jeux d'eau, Gaspard de la Nuit, Ondine, le Gibet, Scarbo
INTERMISSION
Gamal Abdel Rahim: Elegy
E. Carter: Catenaires (2006)
F. Liszt: Sonata in B minor
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