Ruggero Piano | Bösendorfer Hall Concerts & Events

You’re Invited to a very special Fourth Friday Concert at Bosendorfer Hall in honor and celebration of Eric Hale for 16 years of dedicated service as emcee, booking agent, performer, and friend! Don’t miss Eric’s final performance!

Fourth Friday Concert Program

Eric Hale, baritone

Sue Timmons, piano

Pink Fish by Alan Menken

Ann Forsthoefel, soprano

S.K. Shipley, Pianist

Vissi d’arte from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
Lucy’s Aria from The Three Penny Opera by Kurt Weill
To This We’ve Come from The Consul by Gian Carlo Menotti

Richard Reid, piano

Prelude in B flat major, Op. 23, Number 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Etude-Tableaux in a minor, Op. 39, Number 2 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Etude-Tableaux in b minor, Op. 39, Number 4 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Prelude in g sharp minor, Op. 33, Number 12 by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Liebesfreud by Fritz Kreisler (arr. Sergei Rachmaninoff)

Monica Szabo-Nyeste, mezzo-soprano

Eva Mengelkoch, piano

Beyond the Guarded Gate music by Juliana Hall with poetry by Margaret Widdemer.

The Net
A Mother to the War Makers
The Old Suffragist
The Modern Woman to Her Lover
The Women’s Litany

Categories: Free Concert

Aug

Tue

Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

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Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome local piano technicians!

Categories: Other

Aug

Fri

Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano

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Aug 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Program coming soon!

Categories: Free Concert

Sep

Mon

CLOSED for Labor Day @ Ruggero Piano

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Sep 2 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Closed for Labor Day!

Categories: Other

Sep

Sat

NCMTA Fall Workshop @ Ruggero Piano

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Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Welcome NCMTA!

Categories: Other

Sep

Fri

Fall Piano Course – Introduction to the Concept of Emotional Rhythm (Part 1 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

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Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Introduction to the Concept of Emotional Rhythm

Basic emotional rhythm has been described by writers, runners, dances, vocalists and musicians. This session will introduce the work of Abby Whiteside and Sophia Rosoff. Their work enhanced many pianists’ ability to play with freedom and maximum expression.

Categories: Master Class

Sep

Tue

Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

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Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome local piano technicians!

Categories: Other

Sep

Fri

Fall Piano Course – Outlining: A Crucial Practice Technique (Part 2 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

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Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Outlining: A Crucial Practice Technique

Categories: Master Class

Sep

Fri

Special Edition Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano

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Sep 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Special Edition Fourth Friday Concert featuring The North Carolina Chamber Music Institute

Now celebrating its 6th year, NCCMI has been recently awarded its first government grants from the City of Raleigh and the United Arts Council of Wake County. The September concert will include many favorite works from the classical repertoire performed by NCCMI’s leading String Quartets and Piano/String mixed ensembles. Students will introduce their music and share their learning experiences with NCCMI in an enjoyable and entertaining program.

The North Carolina Chamber Music Institute-NCCMI was founded by NC Symphony musicians Elizabeth Beilman and Jimmy Gilmore with the mission of inspiring young artists of the future through the medium of great chamber music. Chamber Music as an art form for small ensembles like string quartets and piano trios that teaches musical and technical skills as well as leadership and confidence in a unique way. Based in Raleigh with events spread throughout the Triangle area, this comprehensive program operates during the academic year. In partnership with Chamber Music Raleigh and the North Carolina Symphony, NCCMI offers students (primarily aged 7-19) the benefits of weekly sessions, master classes, workshops and programming with world-class musician/ teachers including members of the NC Symphony and visiting artists. Financial aid is available to those in need.

Categories: Free Concert

Sep

Sat

Polina Rathbone Studio Recital @ Ruggero Piano

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Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome students of Polina Rathbone!

Categories: Studio Recital

Oct

Fri

Fall Piano Course – Rhythmic Freedom and Performance from the First Lessons (Part 3 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

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Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Rhythmic Freedom and Performance from the First Lessons

Approaches discussed will be applied to materials from Alfred, Faber, Marlais and others. Devices like Splashing, singing, and the use of auditory approaches blended with these methods can enhance the confidence and musicality of younger students.

Categories: Master Class

Oct

Tue

Piano Technicians Guild Meeting @ Ruggero Piano

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Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome local piano technicians!

Categories: Other

Oct

Fri

Fall Piano Course – Making Sense of Technique: Integrating Musicality (Part 4 of 4) @ Ruggero Piano

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Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Making Sense of Technique: Integrating musicality

Whiteside was against unmusical playing of scales and technical routines. This last session explores ways to bridge the gap between technique and performance.

Categories: Master Class

Oct

Fri

Fourth Friday Concert @ Ruggero Piano

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Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm