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In concert programming Annemieke looks for contrast in time periods as well as character of the pieces. She also likes to introduce less common music to the audience. In 2009/2010, Chopin year, she used key related works to weave different styles together.

Examples of programs:

PROGRAM  “Melodias”,    by pianist Annemieke Spoelstra

G. Pierne (France, 1863- 1937)     Etude de Concert, opus 13 in c minor

 C. Debussy (France, 1862- 1918)   “ Pour le piano”:                

I. Prelude / II. Sarabande/ III. Toccata

I. Albeniz (Spain, 1860- 1909) from Chants d ’Espagne:

- Prelude
- Cordoba

 Cordoba:
En el silencio de la noche, que interrumpe el sussuro de las brisas aromadas por los jasmines,
suenas las guzias acompanando las Serenatas y difundiendo en el aire melodies ardientes y notas tan dulces como los balanceos de las palmas en los altos cielos.

In the silence of the night, disturbed only by the whisper of the breezes perfumed by jasmine, the sound of guitars that accompany the serenades, they diffuse through the air ardent melodies and notes, as sweet as the swaying of the palms high up in the sky.

E. Lecuona (Cuba, 1895-1963) from  Spanish Suite “Andalucia”:

- Cordoba
- Gitanerias

E. Granados (Spain, 1867- 1916)        Allegro de Concerto

 A. Ginastera (Argentina, 1916- 1983)  Danzas Argentinas :
- Danza del Viejo boyero, dance of the old Herdsman
- Danza de la moza donosa, dance of the beautiful maiden
- Danza del gaucho matrero, dance of the arrogant cowboy

“An evening with Chopin” , by pianist Annemieke Spoelstra

Music by Frederic Chopin (1810- 1849):

Etude in Ab major                 opus 25 nr.1                        Allegro sostenuto
Fantaisie-Impromptus in C# minor     opus 66           Allegro agitato
Waltz in C# minor                opus 64 nr.2                 Tempo giusto
Waltz   in E minor       opus posthume            Vivace

Etude in C minor                    opus 10 nr.12            Allegro con fuoco
Polonaise in C minor              opus 40 nr.2               Allegro maestoso
Polonaise in F# minor            opus 44                      Moderato

Nocturne in C# minor            opus posthume            Lento con gran espressione
Nocturne in C# minor            opus 48 nr.2                     Andantino
Nocturne in Bb minor            opus 9 nr.1                        Larghetto

Ballade in G minor                  opus 23                        Largo

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