{"product_id":"myths-and-dances-nightingale-performing-arts-australia-piano-series","title":"Myths and Dances | Nightingale Performing Arts Australia Piano Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7pm, Thursday 30th July\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNightingale Performing Arts Australia presents \u003cem\u003eMyths and Dances\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring Allie Xinyu Wang and Daniel Le. The beloved duo performs works by Debussy, Stravinsky and Ravel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Six épigraphes antiques, Debussy turns toward an imagined antiquity, shaping music of intimacy, stillness, and luminous color. Heard in its original piano four hands version, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring brings its rhythmic vitality and elemental energy into sharp focus. Ravel’s La Valse begins almost imperceptibly before gathering momentum into a glittering and increasingly unstable dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinct in character yet united by an extraordinary freedom of invention, these works capture three singular voices at a moment when the boundaries of musical expression were being redrawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these works move between myth and movement, dream and ritual. Though each inhabits its own musical world, all three draw inspiration from the past while opening new possibilities for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgram:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Debussy (1862-1918) - Six épigraphes antiques, L. 131, CD. 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI. Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'été\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eII. Pour un tombeau sans nom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIII. Pour que la nuit soit propice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIV. Pour la danseuse aux crotales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV. Pour l'égyptienne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVI. Pour remercier la pluie au matin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIgor Stravinsky (1882-1971) - The Rite of Spring for Piano Four Hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurice Ravel (1875-1937) - La Valse for Four Hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARTIST BIOS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie Wang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie Xinyu Wang has been praised by Classical Post for performances that are “imaginative and impressive,” bringing a distinctive voice to repertoire from the Romantic era, the French tradition, and contemporary music. Recent appearances at Melbourne Recital Centre include Ravel and the Spirit of French Music and The Poetry of Piano Duo, programs exploring music by Ravel, Debussy, Poulenc, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, and Lutosławski. She has performed at leading venues across Asia, Australia, and the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Beijing Concert Hall, Forbidden City Concert Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, and Steinway Halls in Beijing, Singapore, Melbourne, and New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prizewinner of the International Piano House Competition in New York and the Zaslavsky-Koch Piano Competition at the Manhattan School of Music, Allie has appeared as soloist with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Geoffrey Simon. Her chamber music activities have included performances with Ensemble Trivium presented by Southern Cross Soloists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent engagements have included collaborations with the Australian National Academy of Music and a residency at Singapore Raffles Music College. As co-founder of the Melbourne Masterclass Series, Allie works with leading international artists to create performance and educational opportunities for emerging musicians, fostering artistic exchange across generations and cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie serves as staff pianist at the University of Melbourne and is a member of the piano faculty at Melbourne Grammar School. Previous appointments have included the Open Conservatorium at Griffith University. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with Marc Silverman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Le\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraised for his “brilliant artistry” (New York Concert Review), Australian pianist Daniel Le is renowned for his exceptional versatility as a soloist, chamber musician, and innovative artist. His performances have spanned four continents, bringing him to prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, Hamer Hall, Singapore’s Victoria Concert Hall, and Steinway Hall in New York, among others. Daniel has performed with leading orchestras such as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his debut with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2015, Daniel was re-engaged for two consecutive seasons, and in 2019, he made his debut with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Daniel’s competition successes include top prizes in the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, Australian National Piano Award, and Kerikeri International Piano Competition, as well as being a finalist in the Naumburg International Piano Award in New York City. His recital appearances have earned critical acclaim at major international festivals, including the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and Bowdoin International Music Festival. He has collaborated with musicians from world-renowned ensembles such as the Emerson, Brentano, Shanghai, and Miro String Quartets. Currently the Head of Piano at Melbourne Grammar School and Artist Faculty at the Australian National Academy of Music,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel is in demand as an artist-in-residence and has been invited to give exclusive masterclasses across Asia and Australia and the United States. He completed his studies at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music as a two-time recipient of the Steven Baxter Scholarship under Prof. Thomas Hecht. Daniel continued his education at the Manhattan School of Music, where he earned his Master’s and Doctorate degrees under the mentorship of Andre-Michel Schub. His mentors include Julian Martin, Melvin Chen and Orion Weiss. Known for his precision, elegance, and expressive depth, Daniel's solo recitals have taken him to iconic venues such as Steinway Hall in New York, Singapore, Beijing, Melbourne, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":51829950775584,"sku":"TS-7db064","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/5809\/1296\/files\/AllieWangandDanielLe.png?v=1781400127","url":"https:\/\/nightingale-gallery.myshopify.com\/products\/myths-and-dances-nightingale-performing-arts-australia-piano-series","provider":"Nightingale Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}