From Romanticism to Rhapsody | Greg Hartmann
Description
Featuring Franz Liszt's epic and monumental Sonata in B minor as well George Gerswhin's iconic and quintessentially American Rhapsody in Blue.
Program:
Fantasy in C minor, K. 475, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin (1898–1937) (Solo transcription by the composer)
Sonata in B minor, S. 178, by Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
Pianist Greg Hartmann is a rising star in the classical music world, with performances in recent seasons across America and Europe. Greg holds an Artist Diploma from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama as well as a doctorate in piano from the City University of New York. Greg has won first prize in the 2023 Knoxville International Piano Competition, first prize in the 2018 Memphis International Piano Competition, second prize in the top division of the 2021 Schubert Club Scholarship Competition, third prize in the 2021 William Knabe International Piano Competition, third prize in the 2019 Thousand Islands International Piano Competition, and third prize in the 2018 High Point University Piano Competition, among others. He has performed concerti with the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Symphony, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, Concord Chamber Orchestra, and Waukesha Area Chamber Orchestra. Greg wrote his doctoral dissertation on the intersection between performance and music theory, with a particular emphasis on Schenkerian analysis, rhythm and meter, and phrase-level form. Also an accomplished composer, Greg won the 2018 Paula Nelson-Guenther Young Composer Competition with his orchestral work Requiem for a Memory: Nocturne for Orchestra, and in recent seasons has conducted the world premieres of two of his orchestral works, Spark (2022), and Cloudburst (2023). Greg has participated in music festivals including the Aspen Music Festival and School, Pianofest in the Hamptons, the Bowdoin International Music Festival, the Sejong International Music Festival, Euro Music Festival and Academy, and the Gijón International Piano Festival. In his free time, Greg enjoys tennis, running, and ping pong.
FAQs
- Where do I park?
Street parking on our block is unmetered, but finding a spot can be difficult at most times of the day. One block south of us there is metered street parking. We recommend having a backup plan if you decide to try to park on the street. Please also be aware of any event at Soldier Field as street parking is limited to permit only before, during, and after events at the stadium.
The easiest way to find parking near us is by using the phone application SpotHero.
If you prefer to go directly to a garage or lot, here is a list of a few in the area:
1234 S Michigan Avenue Garage – ParkMichigan Self Park Garage – Entrance on Michigan Avenue – Credit Card Only
1255 S Michigan Avenue Garage – Sky55 – Entrance on S 13th St – Credit Card Only
1408 S Wabash Avenue – Open Air Lot – Entrance on Wabash Avenue
- Do you have an elevator?
Yes, an elevator is available; however, it is located at the back of our building and requires escort through the first-floor business. There is a doorbell at the bottom of the stairs- please ring it and a member of our staff will come to assist you. If you plan to use the elevator, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the concert begins to allow sufficient time for assistance.
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