"Chopin: the Raphael of the Piano"

Alan Walker, author and Professor Emeritus of Music at McMaster University
Valerie Tryon, pianist

ABOUT THIS EVENT
Alan Walker, the renowned biographer of Franz Liszt, returns to the Library with a new life of Chopin. Walker will speak about his book Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times, described by The New York Times Book Review as “...a magisterial portrait… a polyphonic work that elegantly interweaves multiple strands.” Walker’s talk will also address the Library’s Chopin holdings, and pianist Valerie Tryon will then offer a performance of works by Chopin. The event will be followed by a book signing.

*Books will be available for sale.

Allan Walker photo credit, Tom Horbett
Vallery Tryon photo credit, Leonardo Altamirano

PROGRAM

“Chopin: the Raphael of the Piano”
Alan Walker, speaker

CHOPIN
“Prelude” in A-flat major, op. posth.
Impromptu in G-flat major, op. 51
Mazurka in B minor, op. 33/4
Sonata in B-flat minor, op. 35
Fantasy in F minor, op. 49
Barcarolle in F-sharp major, op. 60
Plus additional selections

Valerie Tryon, piano

Additional Ticketing Information

Reserved seats not claimed by five minutes before the scheduled start of the event will be distributed to waiting RUSH patrons. For more information about RUSH please visit www.loc.gov/concerts/tickets.html

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