Four Hands on Piano: Lorna Griffitt and Nina Scolnik Perform
Irvine Barclay Theatre (4242 Campus Drive Irvine, CA 92612)
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- $40.00
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The last date listed for Lorna Griffitt and Nina Scolnik, Piano Duo was Monday May 3, 2010 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Bernie B on Where to Park
Park over the bridge in shopping center for free
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charmonium5 on Where to Eat
Eat at Britta's across Campus Dr, before the perf. Wonderful menu and service.
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dreemydee on Where to Park
$8 at the structure. bring cash.
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
Bernie B
Good performance, technically perfect but short of memorable.Written on May 05 2010
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charmonium5
A pair of pianists, obviously dedicated and experienced ladies, played an extremely interesting program of music written for and/or adapted to piano duo and [on one ocassion] piano four hands. The 1st half consisted in a spirited and precise rendition of Sonata in D Major for Two Pianos by Mozart followed by an arrangement of Ravel's Mother Goose which balanced and portended what was to come in the 2nd half program. Apparently Stravinsky, in an effort to increase the currency of his masterwork "The Rite of Spring" transcibed it for piano, which implies at least two pianos to even begin to cover its far flung orchestration. Griffit and Scolnik were very busy indeed, as were their page turners, as the notes flew by in seconds per page. It was a delightful experience and I heard "Rite" in some ways as perhaps only the musicians in the orchestra hear it, at least for some parts. I really appreciate an opportunity to hear/experience music and rendition that is only infrequently played in accessible venues.Written on May 04 2010
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dreemydee
such talent on stage! wonderful. also, it was fantastic the etiquette in the room. it was a small venue and the acoustics resonated.Written on May 04 2010
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More Information About Lorna Griffitt and Nina Scolnik, Piano Duo
Description
Performing together since the mid-1990s, Lorna Griffitt and Nina Scolnik have teamed up with a diverse repertoire for two pianos and piano duet. Their unique blend of rhythmic energy, precision, matched phrasing and tonal refinement exemplify not only the highest level of musicianship, but reveal a spirit of friendship and unusual musical rapport. Their many years of performing, teaching, and grooming students at the University of California, Irvine, where they serve as co-chairs of the piano department, have helped to forge their close bond.
Griffitt’s and Scolnik’s individual careers as soloists and chamber musicians have taken them to concert halls in Europe, South America, the Middle East and North America. Recent venues include performances at the Rudolfinum in Prague with principals of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, the Palais Auersperg in Vienna with the Wiener Residenzorchester, Conway Hall on London’s Chamber Society Series, and the Sala Cecilia Mireiles with I Musici in Rio de Janeiro. They have also appeared at celebrated festivals including the Schlern International Music Festival, the Ameropa International Chamber Music Festival, PianoFest - Austria, the Aspen Music Festival, the International Cello Encounter, and have performed with some of the world’s finest quartets, ensembles and soloists.
Educated at Indiana University, Oberlin Conservatory, and the Juilliard School, the duo is committed to exploring the traditional repertoire as well as new works for two pianos and piano duet.