Waterford International Piano Day March 28th 2020
“Tá an piano ag teacht”

The grand piano finale will present a line-up of international and local artists who collaborate specifically for Piano Day. Viva Sanchez from Ensemble Batida in Geneva will play the Goldberg Variations by Bach complemented by dance from an acclaimed break dancer Tobi Omoteso. Josė Salum will play a recital which is also part of his repertoire for the International Piano competition in Berlin this year. Killian Browne known from Backroad Smokers Club and The Speakeasies will astound us with his improvised and rehearsed pieces. It will be accompanied by corporeal poetry from Tobi Omoteso and a lyrical dancer Jess Rowell.

Programme:

The Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach performed by Viva Sanchez

Shostakovich Prelude and Fugue Number 23 in F major
Albeniz Triana, from suite 'Iberia'
Leo Brouwer Boceto Number 4
Debussy Images 1. Reflections in the water
Performed by Josė Salum

Improvisations by Killian Browne

Corporeal poetry choreographed by Tobi Omoteso and Jess Rowell

€20/€15 at the door

Piano Day 2020 in Waterford is funded by Waterford City and County Council and is supported by Waterford Music, Comeragh Pianos and Wild Rover