St. Augustine Music Festival presenting Piano Spectacular

• When: Saturday, June 21, 2025,  7:30 pm
  
• Location: Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine 38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL

Frédéric Chopin – Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 (1842–43)
Chopin’s final ballade is his most profound: a sweeping narrative full of dramatic contrasts—from bold, rhythmic figures to serene lyricism. The work is both technically challenging and deeply emotional—rumored to be inspired by Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz’s “Konrad Wallenrod.” Expect a journey of tension, resignation, and hope.

Maurice Ravel – Valses Nobles et Sentimentales (1911)
Originally a piano suite of eight waltzes, Ravel later orchestrated this as ballet music. Each movement contrasts styles—formal, intimate, lively—and the final Epilogue is somber and introspective, offering a graceful farewell.

Nikolai Kapustin – Variations, Op. 41 (1973)
Kapustin blends classical form with jazz harmony and swing. This set of virtuosic variations demands brilliance and rhythm from the performer—making it a modern showcase of jazz-inflected piano flair.

• Website: staugustinemusicfestival.org
• Contact Phone: (904) 484-4960
• Category: Shows & Concerts

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