Sound Ways presents a solo recital by Ivan Gusev who brings his extraordinary artistry to First Church Boston on Dec. 18, 2021.
About the program
Gusev’s program explores piano masterworks by composers whose artistic originality made indelible marks on the classical repertoire. Beginning with three contrasting Sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, Gusev continues with Klavierstücke No. 2 in E-flat major from D946 by Franz Schubert. Composed six months before the composer’s death, the piece is one of the most beautiful examples of Schubert’s lyrical works for piano. The first half culminates with Beethoven’s Sonata in A major, Opus 101.
In the second half, Gusev presents music by Sergey Rachmaninoff and Alexander Scriabin. He starts with Etude-Tableau Op. 39 No. 2 in A minor (“Sea and Seagulls”) by Rachmaninoff and then moves on to three of the composer’s Preludes from Opuses 23 and 32. Scriabin’s Four Preludes Opus 22 follow, wonderful miniatures full of changing moods and improvisational beauty. The concert concludes with Scriabin’s rapturous Fourth Sonata, replete with the mysticism and symbolism of the composer’s middle period.
2021/12/18 - 2021/12/18
First Church in Boston
66 Marlborough St., Boston, MA 02116
About the venue
Seating in the intimate and wheelchair-accessible First Church sanctuary is limited; listeners are encouraged to secure tickets in advance. Masks are required, and seating is arranged according to social distancing guidelines that minimize close contact among unrelated audience members. We want everyone to be safe and comfortable. To that end, we ask attendees to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination (cards or images) is required at the door along with tickets. Ample garage parking can be found, and there are multiple options for public transportation.