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\u201cLubomyr Melnyk’s music sounds like nothing else… any fans of minimalism and maverick experimentalism with an immensely attractive sound should check out Melnyk’s phenomenal performance of his unique music.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 AllMusic<\/i><\/p>\n
On October 18th, Split Works brings one of the most exciting and innovative pianists playing world stages today to the newly opened Yue Fu in Beijing. Nestled in the upper reaches of PopMOMA and with a lovely skyline view, Yue Fu presents a stunning location for the special sunset show we have planned for our Beijing friends.<\/p>\n
Classically trained and greatly affected by the minimalist movement in the early 1970s, Lubomyr Melnyk developed his own unique language for the piano, the continuous piano technique, named after the principle of maintaining a continuous, unbroken stream of sound. This highly melodic form uses extremely rapid notes and note-series to create a dense and lush tapestry of sound.<\/p>\n
Mastering Lubomyr\u2019s complex note patterns and speeds makes his music all but impossible for the normal pianist, making the kinetic athleticism of a Melnyk performance utterly unique. His focus is on the actual sound of the piano as much as the harmonies and melodies of the music. Lubomyr’s virtuoso piano technique forms overtones that blend, collide or even create new melodies in rare moments, shaping his compositions beyond their original forms. These compositions truly carry the listener to new realms and to witness one of his rare live performances is nothing short of a magical experience.<\/p>\n
Through the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s, Melnyk released a number of solo piano and ensemble works on the Bandura label while at the same time composing a huge repertoire that was rarely heard until the CD reissue of KMH: Piano in the Continuous Mode<\/i> on the Unseen Worlds label in 2007. Audio Review had called the original 1979 release of KMH “one of the ten most important albums of modern music.”<\/p>\n
In what has amounted to a stunning comeback, in 2013 Melnyk released solo albums on Hinterzimmer, Unseen Worlds and Erased Tapes labels, as well as a highly acclaimed duo album with guitarist James Blackshaw.<\/p>\n
Lubomyr Melnyk has emerged as an important entry in the history of contemporary classical music, as well as a vital performer for the 21st Century. Split Works looks forward to hosting this amazing composer on October 18th<\/sup> at Yue Fu.<\/p>\n Date<\/b>: October 18, Saturday<\/p>\n Time<\/b>: 5pm (Sunset Show)<\/p>\n Ticket<\/b>: 100RMB presale, 120RMB door<\/p>\nLubomyr Melnyk Performance Details<\/i><\/h6>\n