Jan, 15th, 7:30pm: First United Methodist Church, Corvallis

December 30, 2010 by: Simon

I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I’m currently applying for work as an English teacher in Germany, and I hope to make the move as soon as possible. Before I leave, I’ll be presenting what may be my final stateside concert in a while. The program will be the same as my Portland concert back in August, so if you missed it, here’s another chance!

Click here to attend the Facebook event!

Donations and CDs

Admission is free, but there is a $12 suggested donation at the door. Your donations will go towards helping me safely establish work abroad and start a new chapter. CDs will be sold afterwards for $10.00 apiece.

Preview Audio

Sonata No. 2, Op. 7:

[Audio]

 24 Sketches, Op. 12:

[Audio]

Where:

First United Methodist Church
1165 NW Monroe
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
(541) 752-2491

When:

Saturday, January 15th
7:30pm

Program:

Chopin, Frederic:
Etudes, Op. 10 nos. 1, 5, 6

Bielman, Simon:
Elegy for Piano, Op. 6a
Sonata No. 2 in C Major, Op. 7
Selections from 24 Sketches, Op. 12

Ravel, Maurice:
Le Tombeau de Couperin

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Music & Coffee in July / August

July 16, 2010 by: Simon
Are you a music and caffiene addict like me? Well, you’re in luck, because I’ll be playing jazz solo piano at Oblique Coffee Roasters and some classical pieces at The Rimsky-Korsakoffee House. Here are all the details, side-by-side:

Oblique Coffee Roasters

Cafe Coffee Shop House

If you enjoy reading a good book in the afternoon, sipping on a great cup of coffee, and listening to some good jazz piano, hang out at Oblique Coffee Roasters on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm starting July 30th.

Connect with them online:
Facebook Fan Page
http://www.obliquecoffeeroasters.com/

Where:
3039 SE Stark Street
(Stark & 30th Place)
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 228-7883

When:
July 30th, 2pm to 4pm

Rimsky-Korsakoffee

The Rimsky Korsakoffee House is a quirky coffee and dessert house with a fun, friendly atmosphere featuring live, local classical music. Once you’ve been to this hidden nook in Southeast Portland, you’ll come back night after night.

Connect with them online:
Facebook Fan Page
http://rimskys.blogspot.com/

Where:
707 SE 12th
(12th and Alder)
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-2640

When:
July 26th, 8pm to 12am
August 23rd, 8pm to 12am

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Aug, 11th, 7:30pm: Concert at the Old Church

June 21, 2010 by: Simon

Check out Simon’s official solo piano Portland premiere at the Old Church! This concert has been in the works for over a year and marks the beginning of Simon’s performance career. Check it out and be there to see the premiere of three original works for solo piano.

Tickets and Donations

Admission is free, but if you’d like to see or hear more music in Portland and beyond, there is a $15 suggested donation. Your donations will go towards recital space, recording fees, and advertisement costs.

Preview Audio

Sonata No. 2, Op. 7:

[Audio]

 24 Sketches, Op. 12:

[Audio]

Where:

The Old Church
1422 Southwest 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201-3304
(503) 222-2031

When:

Wednesday, August, 11th
7:30pm

Program:

Chopin, Frederic:
Etudes, Op. 10 nos. 1, 5, 6

Bielman, Simon:
Elegy for Piano, Op. 6a (premiere)
Sonata No. 2 in C Major, Op. 7 (premiere)
Selections from 24 Sketches, Op. 12 (premiere)

Ravel, Maurice:
Le Tombeau de Couperin

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Schumann 200th Birthday Chamber Music Concert

June 16, 2010 by: Simon

Friday, June 25, 2010
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Free admission, $10 suggested donation

Community Music Center
3350 SE Francis Street
Portland, OR

Program:
String Quartet No. 1 Op.41, Piano Quintet Op. 44, Piano Quartet Op. 47, Lieder Selections

Come down and celebrate Schumann’s 200th birthday with some of his best chamber music compositions! Admission is free [though $5 donation would be cool to help cover rental costs] and if anything- come for the birthday cake. ;]

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