Sunday, October 17, 2021
4 PM
We are pleased to announce the dates for the 22nd Athenaeum Summer Festival, a series of four of concerts that will feature pianist Gustavo Romero.
One of the effects of COVID and the long lockdowns is that it has invited reunions with friends from the past and also created renewed connections. So, for example, a composer like Bach that has not appeared since the year 2000 on the summer programs is now back and Haydn now appears more frequently. The festival will be set in the intimate Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room of the Athenaeum.
For 21 years, the Athenaeum has presented unforgettable festivals featuring virtuoso pianist and San Diego native Gustavo Romero performing the complete piano repertoire of a specific composer. Whether you have been with us all 21 years or have yet to experience the wonder of this artist—who plays from memory—you will not want to miss our upcoming 22nd Summer Festival.
Romero, a native San Diegan, first performed at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library as a young boy, and it was with him that the Athenaeum planned its first Summer Festival in 1999, the organization's 100th anniversary. Each year, Romero chooses composers to study in depth, sharing the full range of their artistry.
Dinners are offered after each concert in private homes or at the Athenaeum. The dinners, offered immediately following each concert in private homes or at the Athenaeum, are an opportunity for concertgoers to socialize, meet Mr. Romero, and share a delicious meal. All concerts begin at 4 PM at the Athenaeum. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above, and to dinner guests.
Program:
Joseph Haydn
Sonata in C major, Hob.XVI:48
Andante con espressione
Rondo: Presto
Robert Schumann
Kreisleriana
Äußerst bewegt (Extremely animated)
Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch (Very inwardly and not too quickly)
Sehr aufgeregt (Very agitated)
Sehr langsam (Very slowly)
Sehr lebhaft (Very lively)
Sehr langsam (Very slowly)
Sehr rasch (Very fast)
Schnell und spielend (Fast and playful)
—Intermission—
Cécile Chaminade
Berceuse du petit soldat blessé, Op.156
Autrefois, Op. 87
Thème Varié, Op. 89
Frédéric Chopin
Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22
Face coverings are required for attendees, regardless of vaccination status. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert. Event capacity is limited to 70% for now.