Friends of the Library Present Winter Piano Concert January 10

Join the Friends of the Goodnow Library on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at 3 PM for a classical piano concert featuring German pianist Clemens Teufel. This is the Friends first virtual concert using a platform from Groupmuse that will enable attendees to meet with the performer before the concert and then watch the performance. After the performance, attendees will again be able to assemble virtually to connect and share questions and comments. Registration is required through Groupmuse: Clemens Teufel performs Rhapsody & Reverie: A Liszt and Chopin Piano Performance with Discussion

The concert entitled “Rhapsody and Reverie” will feature the works of Franz Liszt and Frederic Chopin two great masters of the Romantic period of classical music. Ecstasy and passion versus poetic vision and meditation: these are the contrasting musical manifestations of “Rhapsody and Reverie”. While the common perception is that Franz Liszt boldly represents the former and Frederic Chopin the latter these concepts are broadly exchangeable between the two composers.” The concert will conclude with an encore featuring Teufel’s original compositions.

Described by the press as an “incredibly sensitive playing” and “red-hot German pianist, Teufel has performed concerts throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia, including venues such as the Old Opera House Frankfurt, Germany, Rockport Music’s Shalin Liu Performance Center, USA, Cité des Arts in Paris, France and the Beijing Conservatory in China as well as at several festivals including the Newport Music Festival and the Summit Music Festvial in New York, USA. He also provides master classes around the globe.

Currently Clemens resides in Boston with his wife, Erin and his son, Theodore.