Magdalena on Otherworldly Music: Divinity, Hell, Heaven…
March 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – “Angels & Demons” In this pre-concert talk, the Grand Piano Series Lecturer in Residence Magdalena Baczewska delves into the representation of otherworldly concepts—Christian divinity, death, heaven, and hell—through the evocative power of keyboard music. Magdalena will discuss how composers channel religious fervor and transcendent emotions into their works, using the piano to depict both the […]
Magdalena on Dvořák And His ‘American Sound’
February 20, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – “All About Dvořák” The Grand Piano Series Lecturer in Residence Magdalena Baczewska returns for a pre-concert talk exploring Antonín Dvořák’s journey as an immigrant artist of Slavic origin who helped shape what we think of as the ‘American sound.’ We will examine how Dvořák blended his European heritage with the influences of African-American spirituals and […]
Golden Virtuosity
February 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Individual tickets are now on sale at Artis—Naples. Please call Artis—Naples box office for assistance at 239-597-1900. Yekwon Sunwoo has been hailed for his “unfailingly consistent excellence” (International Piano) and celebrated as “a pianist who commands a comprehensive technical arsenal that allows him to thunder without breaking a sweat” (Chicago Tribune). A powerful and virtuosic performer, he also, in […]
Magdalena on Being A Piano Virtuoso
January 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – “Golden Virtuosity” In this pre-concert talk, the Grand Piano Series Lecturer-in-Residence Magdalena Baczewska explores the evolution of the concept of the piano virtuoso, from the rise of legendary performers in the 18th and 19th centuries to the impact of competitions on modern perceptions of virtuosity. Magdalena will reflect on the historical legacy of the legendary […]
Trio Bohémo
January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Individual tickets are now on sale at Artis—Naples. Please call Artis—Naples box office for assistance at 239-597-1900. Trio Bohemo Matouš Pěruška, violin Kristina Vocetková, cello Jan Vojtek, piano They are the music that this world needs. – Wigmore Hall Debut Shortly after its formation in 2019, the Trio Bohémo’s talent and deep musicality became apparent. […]
Trio Bohémo
January 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Individual tickets are now on sale at Artis—Naples. Please call Artis—Naples box office for assistance at 239-597-1900. Trio Bohemo Matouš Pěruška, violin Kristina Vocetková, cello Jan Vojtek, piano They are the music that this world needs. – Wigmore Hall Debut Shortly after its formation in 2019, the Trio Bohémo’s talent and deep musicality became apparent. […]
Magdalena on Making Of The Piano Trio
January 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – “Musical Trinity” In this pre-concert talk, the Grand Piano Series Lecturer-in-Residence Magdalena Baczewska guides you into a deepened appreciation of the interplay between the piano, violin, and cello, in contrast to solo piano works. Magdalena will provide insights into the unique textures, dialogues, and emotional dynamics created through the collaboration of multiple instruments. You will […]
Sterling Elliott & Janice Carissa
December 4, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale at Artis—Naples. Please call Artis—Naples box office for assistance at 239-597-1900. “Elliott’s impeccable musicianship, as well as his discernible love for the music, won over the audience, which responded with sustained standing applause.” – Victor Carr Jr. of Classics Today.com Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and […]
Magdalena on Expressing Emotions Through Music
November 21, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – “Sense and Sensibility” Grand Piano Series Lecturer-in-Residence Magdalena Baczewska returns for a pre-concert talk on the diverse ways of expressing emotions through music. Magdalena will focus on composers as individuals, artists, and products of their time, examining personal and cultural influences shaping the composers’ emotional expression. How do they reflect the spirit of the era […]
Polina Osetinskaya
November 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale at Artis—Naples. Please call Artis—Naples box office for assistance at 239-597-1900. “Polina Osetinskaya is a terrific pianist… Her performances always explore new facets of even the most familiar scores… She is a musical treasure!” – Lawrence Budmen In the 2024/2025 concert season, Polina Osetinskaya will debut in […]
