Boston Chapter Hosts Innaugural Event on October 2!

On October 2, our newest chapter of the American Liszt Society - Boston/Northern New England - presented its premier event, a Gala Piano Performance in celebration of Liszt's bicentennial. The concert took place at the Rivers School Conservatory in Weston, MA (just outside of Boston) in its lovely new concert hall on a beautiful Steinway concert grand. Gila Goldstein graciously accepted the chapter's invitation to perform, delighting her audience with her masterful interpretations of the Valée d'Obermann, Sonetto 104 del Petrarca, and the Hungarian Rhapsodie No. 13. Italian pianist Andrea Vigna-Taglianti was also featured, playing the Sposalizio and Invocation with a combination of brilliant technique and deep expression. The chapter was pleased to have two very talented young students perform. León Bernsdorf, a native of Germany and student of Boaz Sharon at Boston University, performing the Liszt/Schubert transcription of "Auf dem Wasser zu Singen" and the Liszt/Schumann transcription of "Widmung" with exquisite technique, tone, and sensitivity. Zura Kobakhidze of Georgia and a student of Michael Lewin at Boston Conservatory thrilled all with his technical mastery, playing the Reminiscences de Don Juan. Their performances truly exemplified the continuance of Liszt's legacy! As well, chapter President Tish Anne Kilgore performed the Ricordanza. The concert was received by a very appreciative audience. A reception followed with sparkling cider and birthday cake for Liszt's 200th!

The chapter's next event is currently being planned for March 2012, in collaboration with M. Steinert & Sons/Boston.