Italian Heritage Society of Michigan

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Detroit Premiere Performance Solo Works and Chamber Music

The Italian Heritage Society and The Department of Romance Languages & Literatures, Wayne State University, present the Detroit Premier Performance Solo Works and Chamber Music.

Friday 11 April 2003

Rosemary Catanese, pianist
Velda Kelly, Violin
James Greer, Viola
Nadine Deleury, Violoncello

Rosemary Catanese, pianist, has performed extensively in the United States and Canada as both soloist and chamber musician. Her New York debut at the museum of Modem Art coincided with a solo recording for CRI at the Society of Arts and Letters, NYe. Regarding her playing, the critics have had wonderful reviews.

'a pianist. . .of quite astonishing virtuosity...' The Soho Weekly News, New York

'Rosemary Catanese is a major artist in our midst: she possesses technique, authority, and understanding' and 'Miss Catanese performed this demanding music brilliantly, exhibiting intellectual control as well as technical virtuosity.' Edwards, Detroit Monitor

Miss Catanese has studied with Eugene Bossart, Benning Dexter, William Doppmann, Claude Frank, and Helene Nordstrom. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan and a diploma from Harvard University's Institute in Arts Administration.

A former 21-year faculty member and Lecturer in Wayne State University's Humanities Department, she is currently teaching on the humanities faculties of Macomb Community College and Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge Campus. Miss Catanese will be joining WSU's Italian Department Faculty for its Summer 2003 six week program in Italy where she will teach and perform.

Program

Domenico Scarfatti
Sonata 'E. Major L. 430
Allegro

Sonata G Major L. 180
Allegro

Muzio Clementi
Sonata Op. 10, no. 2
Andante, cantabile, e placido
Allegro con molto spirito

Sonata Op. 10, no. 1
Allegro
Minuetto Allegretto and Trio
Prestissimo

Joseph Haydn
Trio No 43, C Major
Allegro
Andante
Finale: Presto

Gabriel Faure
Quartet No. 1, C Minor, Op. 15
Allegro molto moderato
Scherzo: Allegro vivo
Andio
Allegro molto