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Concert at Alma Gluck Hall, June 12, 2003

Concert at Alma Gluck Hall, June 12, 2003

Composer-pianist Octavio Vazquez displays the energy, drive and sensitivity of a Franz Liszt, with a content and style of his own; unique among 30ish musicians, he writes and plays with an extraordinary romantic passion that is less a shadow of a past century than a burning torch for the next.
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2
In this sonata, the violin and the piano each have its own powerful, melodic voice-and the sum is greater than the parts.)
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1
Vivo: Lively, tango-dancing piano and violin (cantabile range) post-piazzola
Andante attacca: In contrast, such soft gentleness, but lush; lyricism builds into a waltz.
Presto: The presto is unique–between Lizst and Brahms and a (post-modern) ballad.
Romanian Folk Dances
Pleasure to listen to Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances by artists who truly understand it and can play it–rough and fine edges, & all! They were extraordinary: wow!
Galician Folk Dances (World Premiere)
This World Premiere outshines Bartok: these traditional Galician Folk Dances are set for violin and piano, in fresh, invigorating, and balanced compositions by Vazquez, who is a master in his own right.

Mark Greenfest
Mark Greenfest is editorial contributor to the New Music Connoisseur

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