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Bouchaine Young Artist Series
Valentin Kovalev& Ronny Michael Greenberg, piano

Valentin Kovalev, saxophone
Amy Yang, piano

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2024 - 7:30 PM

American Philosophical Society

Classical saxophonist Valentin Kovalev is one of the leaders of his generation in developing the musical and technical possibilities of the saxophone. For his PCMS debut, the 2023 Musical Fund Society Award winner offers a program that juxtaposes classical works with contemporary music from Spain, Turkey, and Japan.

Program includes works by Schumann, Franck, Debussy, Iturralde, Yoshimatsu, and Say

Experience an evening of groundbreaking musical exploration in the intimate setting of a house salon concert with "A Harmonic Odyssey," featuring award-winning saxophonist Valentin Kovalev and internationally acclaimed accordionist Iwo Jedynecki. This unique collaboration marries the expressiveness of the saxophone, championed by Kovalev as a classical instrument, with Jedynecki's virtuosic mastery over the accordion—a blend rarely encountered in classical music. Iwo Jedynecki, a laureate of over thirty international competitions, brings his profound insights into 19th-century music for piano and harmonium, elevating the accordion's status in classical repertoire. Together, they craft an experience that pushes the boundaries of what these instruments can achieve in a classical setting, promising an unforgettable musical experience. Your attendance will not only celebrate this inventive pairing but also contribute to the ever-evolving narrative of classical music.

Robert Schumann (1810-1856) - Fantasiestücke op. 73 (1849)

I. Zart und mit Ausdruck (Tender and with expression)

II. Lebhaft, leicht (Lively, light)

III. Rasch und mit Feuer (Quick and with fire)

César Franck (1822-1890) - Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano (1886)

I. Allegretto ben moderato

II. Allegro

III. Ben moderato: Recitativo-Fantasia

IV. Allegretto poco mosso 

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) - Prelude to an Afternoon of a Faun (1894)

Pedro Iturralde (1929-2020) - Pequeña Czarda (1959)

Experience an evening of groundbreaking musical exploration in the intimate setting of a house salon concert with "A Harmonic Odyssey," featuring award-winning saxophonist Valentin Kovalev and internationally acclaimed accordionist Iwo Jedynecki. This unique collaboration marries the expressiveness of the saxophone, championed by Kovalev as a classical instrument, with Jedynecki's virtuosic mastery over the accordion—a blend rarely encountered in classical music. Iwo Jedynecki, a laureate of over thirty international competitions, brings his profound insights into 19th-century music for piano and harmonium, elevating the accordion's status in classical repertoire. Together, they craft an experience that pushes the boundaries of what these instruments can achieve in a classical setting, promising an unforgettable musical experience. Your attendance will not only celebrate this inventive pairing but also contribute to the ever-evolving narrative of classical music.