Between Worlds: Solo Piano Concert by Jacob Nydegger

Between Worlds: Light Darkness Life and Beyond

Experience a captivating journey through music where the piano becomes a gateway to worlds of duality—light and darkness life and beyond. This program explores the extremes of human emotion and the beauty that emerges from contrasts brought to life through the works of four visionary composers.

A special highlight of the evening is the first full performance of Preludes Book 1 by S. Andrew Lloyd continuing the essential mission of bringing the voices of living composers to the stage.

📅 Date: April 5 2025

📍 Location: Central Presbyterian Church 200 E 8th St Austin TX 78701

⏰ Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Concert: 7:00–9:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $20

Program:

Beethoven – Sonata No. 30 in E Major Op. 109

S. Andrew Lloyd – Preludes Book 1 (World Premiere)

— Intermission —

Scriabin – Sonata No. 5 Op. 53

Liszt – Sonata in B Minor

Through these masterworks we explore how composers from different eras have grappled with opposing forces in music—tenderness and fury serenity and chaos. From Scriabin’s rapturous ecstasy to Beethoven’s introspective lyricism this program reveals that duality is not just about conflict but about harmony transformation and the profound beauty born from contrast.

Host or Publisher Jacob Nydegger