William Wolfram in Columbus

[iumonito]

Pianist William Wolfram played an excellent Gershwin F Major Concerto tonight with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alondra de la Parra.

Mr. Wolfram and Ms. De la Parra brought a sense of unity to the work that is often missed, rendering this concerto a true master work rather that the mismatch quilt one usually hears whenever it is performed.

Mr. Wolfram's technique and delivery are impeccable, even though it is obvious that what matters to him is to communicate with the audience the beauties of the concerto.  he was a success in all regards.

The performance was the more remarkable for, in my opinion, the aphonic quality of the piano.  Even though a Steinway grand, the instrument simply did not speak, even though in all other occasions I have heard Mr. Wolfram he is definitely not lacking in sound.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if he had the opportunity to travel with his own piano, like Schiff and Zymerman are endowed to do?  I am certain I would have enjoyed the performance even more if he had had a quality instrument in fron tof him.

[retrouvailles]

Zymerman

I am sure you mean Krystian Zimerman.

Anyways, I have heard William Wolfram play the Corigliano piano concerto and I agree with you. He definitely has a great sound, and such a sound is needed in both works by Gershwin and Corigliano. I hope he releases some interesting repertoire in the future.

[claude_debussy]

I'm surprised the Gershwin Concerto in F isn't played more often.  It's a masterpiece, arguably the greatest American piano concerto. 

[retrouvailles]

I'm surprised the Gershwin Concerto in F isn't played more often.  It's a masterpiece, arguably the greatest American piano concerto. 

Actually, that piece is played quite a bit. Now, if you were to replace "Corigliano Piano Concerto" for "Gershwin Concerto in F" in your statement, it would make a lot more sense to me and most people. Gershwin has no shortage of performances, that's for sure.