The Works of Fryderyk Chopin

Featured Speaker: Gustavo Romero

The popular image of Fryderyk Chopin as a
consumptive invalid does him a disservice. He was
a man of paradoxes: a Polish nationalist who lived
out his days in exile in France; a musician who
hated giving public concerts; a composer whose
piano works were replete with the influence of bel
canto opera and whose idols in the early Romantic
era were Bach and Mozart. Lavishly melodic yet
classically restrained, visionary in imagination
yet tautly constructed, his was one of the most
individual musical voices of his era. Gustavo Romero
will explore a variety of piano works in three lectures,
including the nocturnes, mazurkas and polonaises.

July 10: Early Works
July 17: Middle Works
July 24: Late Works

Presenter Biography

Gustavo Romero is an internationally
renowned concert pianist who has been providing
summer lectures and concerts at Osher for nearly
20 years. He spent his early years in San Diego,
performed with major symphony orchestras
starting at age 11 and attended the Juilliard School
of Music. He performs all of his concerts from
memory and with a stunning poignancy that
virtually brings the composer onto his stage with
him.

Coordinator: Reed Sullivan