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Enjoy the lively conversation with Odyssey director Ayako Tsuruta and composer Fred Onovwerosuoke about his Two Piano Sonata No. 3 that is actually composed for a symphony. "Raging River Dance" is colorful and catchy, it also appears in his other works, as Piano Etude No. 24. = The journey of getting acquainted with African art music and learning FredO's energetic two-piano sonata has been a wonderful experience to say the least. While Peter Miyamoto and I toil to bring the last movement up to speed, I am reminded of the time Hungarian composer Bartók was inspired by and infused folk songs into his compositions into formal art forms such as sonatas and rhapsodies. FredO works in a similar manner, but I feel his work is more honest - there is no embellishments in these movements, but rather just intense emotions and perpetual movement with an interval know as 'Incantation" in the second movement. FredO's Sonata No. 3 for two pianos opens with a magnificent fanfare of brass. I have not (yet) seen the symphonic score, but I am betting that's exactly how it is scored: A call for all humanity, of sheer magnificent energy. I hope you enjoy the concert next Thursday (Jefferson City) and Friday (Columbia)! Sincerely, Ayako
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When one lives in a small community like Columbia, Missouri, finer details you contribute are much appreciated - especially the arts. We are also incredibly lucky to be living in a community filled with dynamic individuals as Diana Moxon, David Spear and Joy Powell. I am not only humbled to be included in this conversation with Diana, but also immensely grateful that she brought me together with composer Fred Onovwerosuoke whose two-piano Sonata No. 3 I will perform next week at Odyssey. Find out the details of Fred's incredible work before you enjoy it LIVE, in-person concert - FREE ADMISSION! "Speaking of the Arts" with Diana Moxon: https://www.kopn.org/programs/speaking-of-the-arts/www.kopn.org/programs/speaking-of-the-arts/ Odyssey concert, "COMO Bicentennial" July 1, 2021 (Thu) 7pm - First Christian Church, 327 E Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101 July 2, 2021 (Fri) 7pm - First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 FREE ADMISSION | Donations are gratefully accepted; checks are payable to "Odyssey"  |
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