The Place You Never Left with Pianist Adam Marks

Sunday, May 6, 5:30 pm

The Place You Never Left, the debut of the New Triad Recital Theaterª production, tells the story of a pianist struggling to find his own voice. The program begins with an exploration of the instrument and experimentation with sound production. Success and virtuosity comes easily, and there is a brief moment where resolution seems to occur. If one doesn't struggle for success, however, how can longevity be assured? Skills that come quickly often depart even faster. Ironically, the traditional success throws our subject into a depression, hitting rock bottom with a return to extended technique. Eventually, the pianist finds a jazzy rhythm, and things begin to take shape. The tempo quickens, and in the end, he realizes that his individuality-a combination of extended technique, traditional virtuosity, and jazzy rhythm-is what will bring him satisfaction. The true form of virtuosity is in finding oneself. The program will feature works by Cowell, Rakowski, Debussy, Crumb, Gershwin, Rzewski, and others.

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"Etude #68: Absofunkinlutely" by David Rakowski

Adam Marks

http://www.adammarks.com

Adam Marks, "an outstanding young pianist of great energy and focus," (Michael Tilson Thomas) is garnering critical acclaim for his innovative and impassioned performances. A staunch supporter of contemporary music, he developed his series of Curated Concertsª in 2004 to contextualize even the most complicated pieces. These concerts blend high-quality performances with engaging discussion, renewing the recital as an intimate and accessible experience for all audiences. As a recitalist and speaker, he has performed throughout the United States including such venues as Zankel and Weill Halls at Carnegie, the Pritzker Pavillion in Millenium Park, the National Arts Club, and the Here Arts Center. His music has also been heard in The Netherlands, France, and Italy. AdamÕs performance of David Rakowski's Absofunkinlutely, which Adam premiered in 2005, won the prestigious Chevillon-Bonnaud Prize for the composer at the 7th Orleans International Piano Competition in Orleans, France. In addition to performing, Adam is an active educator. He taught at New York University, and has been a guest lecturer at The Juilliard School, Mannes College of Music, and Yale University. Adam currently serves on the faculty of New Triad for Collaborative Arts, where he teaches audience engagement, public speaking, and coaches musicians as they craft theatrical recitals. Adam holds degrees from Brandeis University and the Manhattan School of Music. He is currently a candidate for the Ph.D in Piano Performance at New York University with his forthcoming dissertation on the vocalizing pianist. His past teachers include Anthony DeMare, Donn-Alexandre Feder, Evan Hirsch, and Lois Banke. Adam has also performed in master classes with such renowned artists as Ursula Oppens, Bruce Brubaker, Sara Davis Buechner, Marc Ponthus, Kathleen Supove, and Aleck Karis. For more information on Adam Marks or Curated Concertsª, visit http://www.adammarks.com.

New Triad for Collaborative Arts

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New Triad for Collaborative Arts is a resource behind theatrically innovative classical music events that connect art, artists and audience. Our recital production team and training offer essential skills that create a new type of performer, able to transform concerts beyond the experience of sound alone.