Patricio Molina - Toccata by Peter Mennin

PATRICIO MOLINA - www.patriciomolina.cl
A concert in NJ PAC (New Jersey Performing Art Center) in Newark.
Chilean Pianist born in Los Andes City. He studied first in the Faculty of Art at the University of Chile and later at The Manhattan School of Music of New York, with Dr. Marc Silverman. He has won many pianos competition like: Arrau Competition in Chile (1998, 2000, 2003), New Jersey Competition (2004) and recently the Manhattan Competition (2006)
Peter Mennin (born Mennini) (May 17, 1923, Erie, Pennsylvania -- June 17, 1983, New York City) was an American composer and teacher. He directed the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, then for many years ran the Juilliard School, succeeding William Schuman in this role. He began composing at an early age, and wrote nine symphonies, several concertos, and numerous works for wind band, chorus, and other ensembles. His style became more chromatic and astringent with time, but was always essentially tonal, relying heavily on polyphony.

Mennin's fifth symphony of 1950, which is tonal, energetic and suspenseful, was recorded by Howard Hanson and the Eastman Rochester Orchestra in the Mercury series of American classical works -- the original LP also included the "New England Triptych" of William Schuman -- and for years was the only widely-available recording of Mennin's work, though its reissue on CD prompted several other recordings of Mennin compositions.

Juilliard awards a Peter Mennin prize, for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Music.

His notable students include Jacob Druckman, Richard Danielpour, Karl Korte, Charles L. Bestor, and Claire Polin.

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[Vendetta5246]

I would like to say 'SHIT THIS KID IS GOOD' but every song he plays its faster then the normal tempo your supposed to play it with.

[patriciofmolinak]

First of all this is not a kid, and second of all, thanks to people like you I decided to quit the piano. Stupid comments!

[mendax1773]

One question: Is this piece supposed to be played this fast? I have quite a lot of Peter Mennin's work on CD and know it pretty well but I had never heard this piece until tonight. A nearby library has the score so I'll get a chance to see the tempo markings (if any) soon.

[patriciofmolinak]

The tempo is a bit faster than the makings to make it very contrary to the canto.

[nostalgicmodernist]

Dazzling!

[peppersax]

If I had your 'Chops', I'd be in heaven! Don't ever quit!!! The hell with the haters. They're just jealous because you're so ridiculously good:)

[minacciosa]

This pianist is excellent. BTW, the piece is supposed to be fast - it's a Toccata!

[outoftunefiddler]

Mi Patricio...

I have not heard one of Mennin's pieces for a long long time! Thank you for this fantastic performance of this difficult piece.

[iloveemusic145]

I have had the good fortune to see you perform. please tell me you will continue to grace with world with your talent?

[tedphoenix]

It always blows me away to see (and hear) you play! Especially with no sheets in front of you!!!

[musicmusic0202]

That was totally awesome!!!!!! =D

[alejoeisabel]

Si necesitas un descanso, sugiero que te vayas a Caracas y gosar de la musica.

Vea el video en youtube, "tacar y luchar"

y "incredible high school musicians from venezuela"

[jpreeeter]

Didn't Emerson Lake and Palmer do a version of this piece in the 70s with heavy syntesizer adaptation? I've always wanted to hear the original piece, thanks for posting.