Nineteen students share their music at the LAMTA recital in February. Courtesy/LAMTA

LAMTA News:

The teachers and talented young pianists of Los Alamos are happy to announce their second Spring Recital of 2022. This exciting event is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at Fuller Lodge. 

The first in-person LAMTA recital (Feb. 27, 2022) since COVID had 19 students sharing their music. This Sunday’s event will feature 23 participants, ages 6 to 16, representing six Los Alamos professional teachers. The increase is a great representation of young pianists who are keeping our wonderful art of piano alive and well through the support of their parents and the guidance of their teachers. We are quite enthusiastic about the great participation/preparations of the students.

The featured performers are listed below by age:

• Alicia Chen, age 6, Scherzino by A. Reinagle and Gavotte by G. Handel
• Isaac Chu, age 6, Tapper by J. Vogt and Pinocchio by K. Olson/H. Marlais
• Sydney Chen, age 7, Melodix Study in A Minor by P. Vasilyev and A Little Scherzo in C Major, Op 39, # 6 by D. Kabalevsky
• Evan Fu, age 7, I.  Pachyderm Caravan, II. Dance of the Irish by N. and R. Faber
• Jia Guo, age 8, Miniature Sonatina by J. Kuffner and Hill & Gully (Jamaican Folk Song) arr. by N. and R. Faber
• Alice Chen, age 8, Lyric Pieces  l. Elfin Dance, Op. 12, #4 and 2. Waltz in A Minor, Op. 12, #2 by E. Grieg
• Aniuta Dzuiba, age 9, Rooster’s Waltz, by J. Streabbog
• Justin Lei, age 9, Sonatina in G Major, I. Moderato, II. Romanza by L. von Beethoven
• Chelsea Nguyen, age 10, Sonata #6 in G Major, I. Allegro by D. Cimarosa
• Lyla Lo, age 10, Polonaise in G Minor by F. Chopin
• Emily Huang, Age 10, Seaside Suite, I. Sailboats in the Wind, II. Mysterious Cove, III. Surfboards by N. and Faber
• Cindy Fu, age 11, I. Toreador Tango and II. Castilian Tale by J. Vogt
• John Fung, age 11, Reiterstuck (The Horseman) in D Minor, Op 68, #23 by R. Schumann and Novelette in D Minor, Op. 27, #25, D. Kabalevsky
• Julian Fu, age 11, Siciliano from Flute Sonata #2 BMV 1030 by JS Bach/arr. W. Kempf
• Griffin McCabe, age 12, Sonatina in E flat Major, Wo047, I. Allegro Cantabile, by L. von Beethoven
• Tate Plohr, age 13, Sonata in G Minor, III. Scherzo by C. Schumann
• Angel Meng, age 13, Happy Time Suite, I. Prelude, II. Dancing Air, III. Lament, IV. Versailles by A. Tansman
• Alyssa Sun, age 13, Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2, #1, I. Allegro by L. von Beethoven
• Henry Gans, age 13, sonata No. 8 in C Minor (Pathetique), III. Rondo by L. von Beethoven
• Sofia West, age 14, Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, #3 I. Allegro con Spirito by F. Kuhlau
• Gayla Nelson, age 14, The Little White Donkey (from L’histories) by J. Ibert
• Evan Strohmeyer, age 14, Prelude 11 in C Minor (WTC1) BMV 847, JS Bach
• Philippa Fung, age 16, Sonata No. 12 in F Major KV 332, I. Allegro by WA Mozart

This recital is FREE and open to the public. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to Fuller Lodge. Come and join us for a widely diverse program showcasing a mixture of musical periods of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Cotemporary eras.

About LAMTA

Los Alamos Music Teachers Association is the local affiliate of the State (PMTNM) and National (MTNA) professional music organizations for independent music teachers and college music faculty. All performers in the musicales are students of teachers who are professional members of all three organizations. Students of this recital represent those from the studios of Aejin Chang, Madeline Williamson, Janna Warren, Patti Wood, Wendy Ge, and Ellen Scudder. LAMTA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to further the art of music teaching and programs that encourage and support music study and appreciation for students and their community. If you would like to donate tax deductible funds to help us towards this goal your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.