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with Megan O'Connell, narrator
Washington Conservatory at
*Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church
1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda MD
(*please disregard earlier announcement of this concert as being performed at Glen Echo Park.)
Praised by the Washington Post as "always-engaging" and "technically daring," Andrist is a favorite of Washington audiences, having performed at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Library of Congress, Phillips Collection, Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Museums, as a member of the Verge Ensemble, Left Bank Concert Society, Strata, and the Stern/Andrist Duo with her husband, violinist James Stern, among others.
The evening's program will begin with a fun accessible piece for piano and electronics, Caution to the Winds (1987) by James Mobberly, followed by The Story of Babar the Elephant, a children's story by Jean de Brunhof with music composed by Francis Poulenc - narrated by Washington Conservatory faculty member, actor Meghan O'Connell. In this work, equally enjoyable for children and adults, Poulenc uses various musical colors to paint the scenes of Babar's life. Slow, low piano tones conjure images of lumbering animals, short high notes suggest the call of birds, and sustained pedal usage musically depicts the jungle mists.
Following intermission Ms. Andrist will perform Frédéric Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat Major, op. 55 no. 2, Prelude in A-flat Major, op. 28 no. 17, Impromptu in G-flat Major, op. 51 no. 3, Mazurka in E minor, op. 17 no. 2, and Mazurka in C Major, op. 24 no. 2. The program will conclude with Sonata in C Major, op. 2 no. 3, by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Audrey Andrist grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, and while in high school traveled three hours one-way for piano lessons with William Moore, himself a former student of famed musicians Cécile Genhart and Rosinna Lhévinne. She completed Masters and Doctoral degrees at New York's Juilliard School, studying with Herbert Stessin, and garnered first prizes at the Mozart International, San Antonio International, Eckhardt-Gramatté, and Juilliard Concerto Competitions. She has performed in many of North America's most prestigious venues, including Place des Arts in Montreal, Chicago's Ravinia Festival, and Alice Tully Hall in New York.
An avid performer of new music with many world premieres to her credit, Ms. Andrist can be heard on over a dozen recordings of both standard and modern repertoire. She serves on the faculties of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County and the Washington Conservatory of Music.
Post-concert Wine & Words with Ms. Andrist
in the lower level social hall
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The Washington Conservatory is a nationally accredited community music school serving the greater Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC area since 1984.
NOW ENROLLING
Serving students of all ages - kids, teens, and adults - beginners to advanced. No audition.
301-320-2770
Two locations:
Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda
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Glen Echo Park
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