EDUARDO SOLANO
REVIEW:
A gifted young pianist from
Partita in B Flat Major by J. S. Bach
Sonata Op. 42 in a minor by Schubert
Sonata No. 1 in C Major by Dr. Helmut Fuchs (North American Premiere)
The Vallee de Obermann by Liszt
With a facile technique, controlled stage presence and a professional finish, Mr. Solano showed much promise and a unique approach to the repertoire.
The Bach First Partita possessed a Germanic accuracy and Baroque drive that made this work an audience favorite.
Although the Schubert was well-crafted and professionally presented, there seemed to be a lack of the architecture of the work and the fleeting glimpses of Schubert lieder writing that crops up so frequently in his works. Perhaps more subtle phrasing and attention to cadences could have added to the interest plus more dynamic variation and coloring.
The 1st Sonata by Dr. Helmut Fuchs showed the pianist at his best. The coloring and phrasing was ever present. The yearning colored by the vivid contrasts in the Andante con moto, coupled with pianistic/emotional coloring made us want to hear more. The second movement, a Theme and Variations, was a delightful mixture of neoclassical variation coupled with interspersed Schumannesque hints at nobility. All skillfully brought to life by the pianist. The Rondo (Allegro) was full of virility mixed with tenderness and alternating brilliance that left an applauding audience with a grateful smile on its face. Dr. Fuchs is to be heartily congratulated over his use of brevity of self-indulgent length. This will be a delightful addition to the repertoire.
Mr. Solano’s performance of the Liszt was surprising in its Germanic control over the Listzian rather orchestral, egomaniacal flourishes once usually expects in performance of this work.
A gifted young artist with much to offer us in the future as he searches to find his true voice in interpreting his chosen repertoire.