KENSINGTON — World-renowned pianist Asiya Korepanova will perform Tony Cicoria’s Lightning Sonata at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
11 at Crows Feat Farm, 178 Drinkwater Rd. It is a unique and deeply moving piece of music, which came to Cicoria like a “Bolt From the Blue” after he was struck by lightning in 1994. With no prior training, or even much interest, in classical music, he became a concert pianist in his 40s, an extraordinary accomplishment that culminated in his composing the Lightning Sonata.
Korepanova is a musical powerhouse hailed as a “tremendously gifted pianist who exhibits a singular affinity for Rachmaninoff’s Russian romantic idiom and possesses the blazing technique to fully realize his distinctive scores.” This will be the first time Cicoria’s work will be performed by another artist – herself a composer – in front of a live audience, and he will be present for this unique event. Korepanova’s performance is part of a “classical confection” event that also includes Yoni Draiblate and Kimberly Oppelt.
Draiblate is principal cellist with the Florida Orchestra, widely recognized for his talent, including by pop star Sting. Oppelt is an opera virtuosa whose vocal beauty and range have been widely applauded. Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 for Kensington residents; free for children under age 12.
Crows’ Feat Farm plans to host six lawn concerts this summer, starting on June 30, each preceded by a gourmet lunch. The concerts run from 3-5.
