Organised by the Institute of United States Studies in collaboration with the Prokofiev Archive at Goldsmith's College. Programme 10.30 Coffee & registration 11.00 Introductions from Peter Dickinson and Noelle Mann 11.15 Arnold Whittall - Prokofiev in Theory: American Lines and Angles 11.45 Barbara Nissman - Gershwin meets Prokofiev: Prokofiev meets Gershwin 12.15 Fiona McNight - Towards a new Simplicity in America 12.30 Lunch (please make your own arrangements) 2.00 Harlow Robinson - Prokofiev and Hollywood 2.45 Noelle Mann - Prokofiev, Diva and the Nightingale 3.10 Alastair Macaulay - Balanchine's Prodigal Son in America 3.40 David Nice - Prokofiev's Music in the Context of American Concert Life 4.15 Tea
5.00 John Coffin Memorial Recital by Barbara Nissman Organ Prelude & Fugue in D minor (1920) (Buxtehude-Prokofiev) Tales of an Old Grandmother Op. 31 (1918) Four Pieces Op. 32 (1918) - Dance - Minuet - Gavotte - Waltz Sonata No. 6 Op. 82 (1939-40) I Allegro moderato II Allegretto III Tempo di valzer lentissimo IV Vivace 6.00 Drinks reception Registration Admission to the John Coffin Memorial Recital is free of charge. Please register in advance by telephoning 020 7862 8693 or emailing The registration fee for the conference is £10 (£5 for students). Please visit the website Back |