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Syracuse-based pianists Katharine Ciarelli and Kevin Moore join forces for a two piano recital: the Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, K. 448 by W.A. Mozart and the original version of La Valse (1920) by Maurice Ravel. Listeners in a scientific study were found to have improved spatial reasoning after listening to the Mozart Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, K. 448, so join us for the “Mozart Effect” on Oct. 24th! Ravel’s choreographic poem “La Valse” was inspired by scene he inscribed in the score: “Drifting clouds part and allow hazy glimpses of waltzing couples. They gradually dissipate, and we can distinguish an immense ballroom filled with a whirling crowd. The scene continues to clear. The glow of the chandeliers shines to a full splendor. An Imperial Court Ball, circa 1855.”

Program:

Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, K.448 (1781) – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
1- Allegro con spirito
2- Andante
3- Allegro molto

La Valse (original version, 1920) – Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Katharine Ciarelli is an adjunct professor of piano at Onondaga Community College. Since 2005, she has taught a variety of courses including Music Appreciation, Piano Minor, Keyboard Harmony and Piano Lessons. Katharine is also the accompanist for the OCC Concert Choir and OCC Singers. In addition, she maintains a private studio in her home in New Woodstock where she teaches students of all ages. Originally from Queensbury, NY, Katharine received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam and her Master of Music degree from Syracuse University. She holds a New York State Teaching Certificate for Music, K-12. Katharine has performed solo and chamber music recitals in the local area for such sponsors as Civic Morning Musicals and Pro Art – Eltinge Guild. She also has considerable accompanying experience with high school choirs, NYSSMA soloists, college auditions, and concerto competitions. Katharine has actively participated in professional music organizations including the National Guild of Piano Teachers, the Central New York Association of Music Teachers, Pro – Art Eltinge Guild, and Civic Morning Musicals.

Kevin Moore is a pianist and Professor of Music at Onondaga Community College (OCC) in Syracuse, New York where he has taught since 1975. He has also been Assistant to the President and General Counsel at OCC since 2012. From 2001-2011 he taught Music Industry Law and Ethics at Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music. In May of 2003 he completed an 8-concert, 2-year cycle of the 32 Piano Sonatas of Beethoven in Syracuse sponsored by Civic Morning Musicals. He has played more than 300 concerts in the central and western NY areas since arriving in Syracuse in 1975, including more than 130 different full-length solo recitals and many chamber music, choral and vocal programs. He made his New York City recital debut in Carnegie Recital Hall (now Weill Hall) in February 1976. Kevin Moore has been performing together with Katharine Ciarelli on piano 4-hands and two pianos for almost 20 years. He has written several 4-hand works for them including his Elegie and Dance that was premiered on a CMM Lunch Hour recital in 2009. He has also written seven works for chorus as well as works for piano and he teaches composition at Onondaga Community College. A piano performance graduate of the Crane School of Music (B.M. 1971) he also has degrees from the Manhattan School of Music (M.M. in piano performance 1972), New York University (Ph.D. in performance and music theory 1979) and Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude 1986). He has been a licensed attorney in New York since 1987. From 1997 until 2000 he was Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at Onondaga Community College.