Faculty Recital: Dr. Del Parkinson, piano

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM Join Dr. Del Parkinson for a special Boise State Faculty Recital exploring the distinctive musical worlds of Franz Liszt and America’s classical composers, presented through a combination of live performance, narration, and visual imagery! Liszt the Hungarian Virtuoso and America @ 250 This program juxtaposes two divergent styles. In the 19th century, Franz Liszt was an early trendsetter in developing a distinctive national style. A century later, America splashed onto the classical music scene with its unique national sound. Each achieved a singular identity that set them apart from other composers of their respective eras. Franz Liszt was a true virtuoso whose tremendous pianistic technique was matchless. Americans emerged as international contenders by integrating uniquely American styles such as Broadway, jazz, and pop into the classical idiom. The presentation will blend narration, visual images, and performance. We will examine the life of each composer to observe how they rose from obscurity to true artistry, enabling them to create monumental achievements that have stood the test of time. After discussing the origins and...