EVENT DESCRIPTION
Makoto Ozone is a unique force in both jazz and classical music, blending sound worlds and a host of influences into his performances. Born in Kobe, Japan, he was self-taught in jazz, under his father’s guidance, first on the organ, then piano. Makoto Ozone has an extensive discography, releasing over 30 albums under his name and as a composer in solo, duo and trio settings, as well as performing as a collaborator on many others.
Programme
The programme will be selected from the following (order at the discretion of the artist):
RAVEL Adagio assai from Piano Concerto in G major
PROKOFIEV Precipitato from Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 83
MOSZKOWSKI 20 Petites Études, Op. 91, No. 8
MOSZKOWSKI 20 Petites Études, Op. 91, No. 20
CHOPIN Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64, No. 2
RAVEL Prélude from Le Tombeau de Couperin
SCARLATTI Sonata in E major, K. 20
GERSHWIN Allegro agitato from Piano Concerto in F major
OZONE Mirror Circle
OZONE Lullaby for Rabbit
OZONE O’berek
OZONE Something’s Happening!
OZONE Pandora
