Occident Express–A Chatty Pianist Concert

“Occident Express” is a Chatty Pianist concert that explores the perception of classical music in Eastern and Western cultures. Chatty Pianist Emir Gamsızoğlu talks about his perspective and understanding of the subject that evolved during his 25 years of living with classical music from Istanbul to Paris, and then to New York–in other words from the Orient to the Occident.

An exciting addition to the concert will be the premier of Emir Gamsızoğlu’s film project Scenes from Scores. Get your tickets right away for this not-to-be-missed chatty concert!

Tickets are $30 online, $35 (Cash only) at the door.*

– PROGRAM –

Franz LISZT (1811-1886)

S-215 No.1 – Valse Oubliee (Forgotten Waltz)

Frederic CHOPIN (1810-1849)

Op.64, No.2 – Waltz in C Sharp Minor

Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)

BWV 971 – Italian Concerto in F Major

1.[No tempo indication]; 2.Andante; 3.Presto

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791)

KV 457 – Piano Sonata in C Minor

1.Allegro; 2.Adagio; 3.Molto allegro

– INTERMISSION –

Franz Peter SCHUBERT (1797-1828)

D.935 – Impromptu No.3 in B Flat Major – Theme & 5 Variations

FILM PREMIERE: “LONELY SOULS” from “Scenes from Scores”

Music by Robert SCHUMANN; Op.23 – Nachtstück No.4

Story and film by Emir GAMSIZOGLU

Emir GAMSIZOĞLU (1973)

Op.2, No.1 – Heybeli Variations based on Yesari Asim Arsoy’s “Biz Heybeli’de Her Gece”

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)

Op.110 – Piano Sonata No.31 in A Flat Major

3.Adagio ma non troppo; Arioso dolente; Fuga: Allegro ma non troppo


About Chatty Pianist

Pianist/composer Emir Gamsızoğlu began playing the piano at the age of 20 after quitting his career as a professional basketball player in Turkey. He created the “Chatty Pianist” concept to attract listeners of all ages and backgrounds to classical music. Chatty Pianist concerts engage the audiences with “Chatty” slideshow presentations featuring fun facts, educational information about music, and culture, as well as personal insights by Emir Gamsızoğlu while he is performing.

For more information please visit; www.emirgamsiz.com and www.classicalforall.com











When: Fri., Jun. 8, 2018 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
212-870-1600
Price: $30- $35
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“Occident Express” is a Chatty Pianist concert that explores the perception of classical music in Eastern and Western cultures. Chatty Pianist Emir Gamsızoğlu talks about his perspective and understanding of the subject that evolved during his 25 years of living with classical music from Istanbul to Paris, and then to New York–in other words from the Orient to the Occident.

An exciting addition to the concert will be the premier of Emir Gamsızoğlu’s film project Scenes from Scores. Get your tickets right away for this not-to-be-missed chatty concert!

Tickets are $30 online, $35 (Cash only) at the door.*

– PROGRAM –

Franz LISZT (1811-1886)

S-215 No.1 – Valse Oubliee (Forgotten Waltz)

Frederic CHOPIN (1810-1849)

Op.64, No.2 – Waltz in C Sharp Minor

Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)

BWV 971 – Italian Concerto in F Major

1.[No tempo indication]; 2.Andante; 3.Presto

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791)

KV 457 – Piano Sonata in C Minor

1.Allegro; 2.Adagio; 3.Molto allegro

– INTERMISSION –

Franz Peter SCHUBERT (1797-1828)

D.935 – Impromptu No.3 in B Flat Major – Theme & 5 Variations

FILM PREMIERE: “LONELY SOULS” from “Scenes from Scores”

Music by Robert SCHUMANN; Op.23 – Nachtstück No.4

Story and film by Emir GAMSIZOGLU

Emir GAMSIZOĞLU (1973)

Op.2, No.1 – Heybeli Variations based on Yesari Asim Arsoy’s “Biz Heybeli’de Her Gece”

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)

Op.110 – Piano Sonata No.31 in A Flat Major

3.Adagio ma non troppo; Arioso dolente; Fuga: Allegro ma non troppo


About Chatty Pianist

Pianist/composer Emir Gamsızoğlu began playing the piano at the age of 20 after quitting his career as a professional basketball player in Turkey. He created the “Chatty Pianist” concept to attract listeners of all ages and backgrounds to classical music. Chatty Pianist concerts engage the audiences with “Chatty” slideshow presentations featuring fun facts, educational information about music, and culture, as well as personal insights by Emir Gamsızoğlu while he is performing.

For more information please visit; www.emirgamsiz.com and www.classicalforall.com

Buy tickets/get more info now