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Denk contrasts Mozart and Beethoven with American works in fascinating 92Y recital

By Sam Jacobson, 13 December 2020
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“Denk made a convincing case for peppering Joplin rags with a modest swing”
Reviewed at The 92nd Street Y: Kaufmann Concert Hall, New York City on 13 December 2020
Programme
Mozart, Piano Sonata no. 14 in C minor, K457
Wiggins, The Battle of Manassas
Joplin, Heliotrope Bouquet
Rzewski, Winnsboro Cotton-Mill Blues
Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 32 in C minor, Op.111
Performers
Jeremy Denk, Piano
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Sam Jacobson
Sam Jacobson

Sam Jacobson has been writing for Bachtrack since 2015 and is currently in Pittsburgh, having previously lived throughout the Midwest. A keen traveler, he endeavors to see all the great orchestras and opera houses across the US and abroad. Outside of music, he works as a software engineer. He also maintains a blog which can be read here.