He has been heard in major concert halls and at leading festivals throughout the world and continues to perform in music capitals here and abroad.ĭescribed by the Boston Globe as “an explosively intelligent musician who can convey his highly original ideas with all the silkiness of sounds and subtlety of rubato of the great romantic virtuosos,” Charles Rosen is particularly renowned for his interpretation of Beethoven and the Romantic repertoire, inheriting the great Romantic piano tradition in a direct line from some of its most illustrious proponents.īorn in New York City, Mr. Rosen’s unique combination of musical sensitivity and powerful intelligence produces interpretations of exceptional understanding and impact. He is acclaimed worldwide for his performances andrecordings of works ranging from Bach to those by the twentieth century’s most important composers. The breadth of Charles Rosen’s endeavors reflects a remarkable synthesis of performing musician, scholar, writer and lecturer. 111 Sonata, and diverse works by Chopin, including the Barcarolle, Berceuse, and fourth Ballade. Works to be performed will include Mozart’s Sonata in A Major (the infamous “Rondo Alla Turca”), Beethoven’s mammoth Op. Both events will take place in Thompson Recital Hall, located in DePauw’s Performing Arts Center. One of the most widely respected musicians of our time, Rosen's lecture will take place on Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m., followed by a solo piano recital on Sunday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. Internationally renowned pianist and scholar Charles Rosen will speak and perform at DePauw as part of the University's Performing Arts Series, April 14-15.

Acclaimed Pianist and Scholar Charles Rosen Here for Lecture & Performance, April 14 & 15 April 5, 2007Īpril 5, 2007, Greencastle, Ind.

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