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The Tutunov Piano Series presents: Brian Hall & Alexander Tutunov in a special Valentine's Day concert on Friday, February 14th at 7:30pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Livestream available: $35/household.This concert is sponsored by Mary Jane Morrison.
Tickets are $35/reserved seating, $30 seniors and are available at https://sou.universitytickets.com
PROGRAM
Suite, Op. 15 by Anton Arensky
Romance
Valse
Polonaise
Suite for Two Pianos No. 2, Op. 17 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Introduction
Valse
Romance
Tarantelle
INTERMISSION
Elegie by Francis Poulenc
L’Embarquement Pour Cythere (1899-1963)
Hesitation Tango, from “Souvenirs” by Samuel Barber
From The Garden of Eden by William Bolcom
(Four Rags for Two Pianos)
I. Old Adam
II. The Eternal Feminine
III. The Serpent’s Kiss
ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Renowned international concert pianist Dr. Alexander Tutunov and his special guest, classically trained pianist turned anesthesiologist, local Rogue Valley resident Dr. Brian Hall, will perform a great mix of beloved romantic music on this special concert.
Alexander Tutunov is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding virtuosos of the former Soviet Union. First Prize winner of the Belarusian National Piano Competition and winner of the Russian National Piano Competition. Tutunov’s playing was described by Soviet Culture, Moscow, as “exhilarating and inspired, and which demonstrated a unique talent”. Dr. Tutunov maintains a busy performing schedule in Europe, China, Mexico, and the United States as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and on radio and television. Dr. Tutunov is also in demand as an adjudicator for piano competitions. Alexander Tutunov now lives in Ashland, where he is Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at Southern Oregon University.
Dr. Brian Hall2015 Seattle International Piano Competition award winner Brian Hall lives in Medford, Oregon with his wife and five children. He has worked as an anesthesiologist in Medford for over thirteen years. In addition, he currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Before attending medical school at the University of Utah he completed a bachelors degree in piano performance at Brigham Young University, where he studied with Dr. Paul Pollei. Brian’s wife Jill is also a musician, and music plays an important role in their home. He believes music is vitally important for developing children into well-rounded adults. Brian was blessed to find a new piano mentor in Dr. Alexander Tutunov. Alexander’s incredible musical talents and great generosity were instrumental in Brian returning to the stage.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland, Oregon, United States
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