TGIF, Aug 15, 5:30pm

Let Bryan Hutchinson take you through the 1800s with Gade, Gardel, and Chopin at our Friday night concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.

Program

Jacob Gade (1869-1963) wrote Jalousie in 1925 for the premiere of a silent film; “Don Q, Son of Zorro”. Inspired by a news article about a man who killed his wife out of jealousy, the tango quickly gained international success. Jalousie has been used in many movies, and recorded by many artists. September 2025 is the 100th anniversary of this piece.

Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) – Por una Cabeza, one of his most popular tangos. Written in 1935, the song’s title is originally a horse-racing term “to lose by a head”. The lyrics bemoan a man’s life as it compares losing the horse race to losing with women. It was co-written by Alfredo Le Pera, shortly before they were both killed in a plane crash in Columbia in 1935.
(Tango arrangements by Uwe Korn (1962) – German pianist and composer.)

Frederic Chopin (1818-1849) Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60 (1845) Romantic piece suggesting the mood of a gondola ride in Venice. The 12/8 time signature creates a rocking rhythm reminiscent of a boat on water. Often interpreted as a love scene or a landscape. Other Barcarolle composers were Brahms, Mendelssohn, Rossini, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Schubert and Strauss.

The Artist

Bryan Hutchinson is a native of northern New Mexico and began piano at age 8. In school years, he was active in band, choir, and musical productions. Bryan holds a Masters Degree of Piano Performance from Michigan State University, a Bachelors Degree of Piano Performance from New Mexico State University, with additional study at Eastern New Mexico University and University of New Mexico. He completed all requirements for a piano pedagogy degree, and has completely enjoyed teaching many students over many years. Bryan has performed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He was a member of  “Up With People”,  an international music production that toured 11 countries, traveling with 120 youth from 17 nations. Bryan has accompanied university choirs, orchestras, and various other chamber ensembles; collaborated on Bachelor, Masters, Doctoral, and Faculty recitals; served as pianist for ballet and opera; and accompanied many other instrumental and vocal recitals. He was pianist at First Christian Church in Ruidoso for 10 years. He is a member of Music Teachers National Association.  Bryan moved to Santa Fe in September of 2019, coming from 15 years in Ruidoso, and is establishing a private studio. After living in Michigan (cold) and Tucson (hot), he enjoys living in areas with 4 seasons.