A Recital Study on the Great Pianistic Composers

This project, a combination of piano recital and research for program notes, examines the work and practice associated with producing a professional-level recital and the lasting legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven and Frederic Chopin. The preparation for the recital included both musical work (taking lessons, individual practice professional coaching) and publicity oriented work (designing posters, securing a space to perform, inviting special guests). The program notes researched the connections between the four composers and their music featured on the program (Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel and Scriabin) through biographical and musical works. The project concluded with the April 3rd performance, which is captured and saved on cd, and the redrafting of the program notes, which are also submitted here, to the honors program.