Jazz Finland Live
Dan Tepfer: Goldberg Variations,Sellosali, Soittoniekanaukio 1 A, espoo21.10. At 19:00
Dan Tepfer (www)
Jazz pianist Dan Tepfer is approaching J. S. Bach’s masterpiece – one of the classical canon’s most totemic works – as an inspiring font for creativity. Interspersed with his faithful and affectionate interpretation of the “Goldbergs” are his own improvised variations on Bach’s variations. Tepfer’s variations are marked by a ruminative joy, spiced with contemporary dissonances and a deep feel for the source as timeless music beyond category.
His 2011 album Goldberg Variations / Variations saw the prize-winning pianist performing J.S. Bach’s masterpiece as well as improvising upon it to “build a bridge across centuries and genres. Among his awards are the first prize and audience prize at the 2006 Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition, first prize at the 2006 East Coast Jazz Festival Competition, and first prize at the 2007 competition of the American Pianists Association. Tepfer was voted a Best New Artist in JazzTimes in 2010 and is a continuous favorite on the DownBeat Rising Stars list.
Brilliant... A sharp young talent, rugged and emphatic... A young pianist of exceptional poise who is drawn to the deeper currents of melody. —New York Times
Duration 1 h 30, no interval
Tickets from 14,50/10,50 € Lippupiste. At the door 15/11 €
Cloakroom fee 2 €
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