Award-winning 22-year-old pianist and composer Talon Smith will give a premiere performance of his newly published masterpiece “Sonata in C minor Op. 2” for solo piano showcasing his unique voice mastery of the piano and ability to evoke emotion through music.
Talon will also perform two of Chopin’s greatest masterworks—Polonaise-Fantaisie and Ballade in F minor. He will then take us on a vivid musical journey through Mussorgsky’s epic magnum opus Pictures at an Exhibition. Talon’s interpretations of each work are an experience not to be missed.
CONCERT PROGRAM:
- Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat major Op. 61
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade in F minor Op. 52
- Talon Smith: Sonata in C minor Op. 2 (Fresno Premiere)
- Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
Talon Smith’s Sonata in C minor Op. 2 is composed using a traditional thematic structure with three movements (sonata-allegro in I ternary in II rondo in III). Movement I is a mercurial maelstrom that introduces several “motto themes” resurfacing throughout the Sonata. The tender and vulnerable Movement II holds some of the most deeply touching and beautiful melodies in the classical music canon. Movement III returns to the mood of Movement I but it is grittier and more calculated. The conclusion of the piece masterfully wraps up what came before while taking on a life of its own.
Talon also experimented with the concept of a “motto theme” a musical phrase that appears throughout various sections of a longer composition. While listening to Talon Smith’s performance of his Sonata see if you can identify the motto theme and its occurrences throughout.
Join us for this exclusive event offering a rare opportunity to be among the first to hear Talon Smith’s Sonata in C minor Op. 2 performed live by the composer himself. Get your tickets now.
The first prints of Talon Smith’s Sonata in C minor Op. 2 will be available for purchase at the concert. Time permitting Talon will sign purchased copies after the concert.
Keep an eye out for Talon's Debut album featuring his 24 Preludes Op. 1 and Sonata in C minor Op. 2 that will be released worldwide on all streaming platforms in 2025.
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH TALON SMITHN ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Subscribe to Talon Smith's YouTube channel: @TalonSmithPianistComposer
- Follow Talon Smith on Instagram: @TalonSmithMusic
- Follow Talon Smith Facebook: @TalonSmithPianist
- Subscribe to Talon Smith's E-mail list: TalonSmithMusic.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Warkentine Culture and Arts Center , 4838 E Butler Ave., Fresno, United States
