About Our Concert Project Series
“Keys to Inclusivity: Piano Music for All” is funded by a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission, an agency of the Boulder City Council.
“Keys to Inclusivity: Piano Music for All” is a series of piano solo and duet concerts to bring diverse and accessible piano music to the public. The project aims to dismantle the notion that piano music is something that can only be experienced in a formal, rule-heavy setting exclusively by those who are musically knowledgeable. Instead, we will create a casual and approachable public art experience through what we wear, our venue, performance length, and our engagement with the audience.
Though most people associate names such as Bach and Beethoven with piano music, our project disrupts the misconception that all piano composers have been white males. “From Past to Present: Around the World in 80 Minutes” will expose attendees to music from a variety of cultures and countries. “A Tribute to Women Composers” will place its focus on all female composers. For the solo performances, Ala Gialla, an Asian-American immigrant and composer-pianist, will perform her original music with narration, sharing her inspiration and stories.
These concerts are all free for admission and open to public. Anyone can join us!
Concert Schedule
August 5 2023: Around the World in 80 Minutes Program 1 (piano duet concert)
| Mozart | Eine Kleine Nachtmusik |
| Beethoven | Symphony no.5 1st movement |
| Grieg | Peer Gynt |
| Ala Gialla | Music selection from Sammie’s Secret Adventure |
| Le Melodie | |
| Sassy Cat Blues | |
| Sammie’s Dream | |
| Le Chat et le dauphin | |
| Pink Bear | |
| Merry Go Round | |
| Forever May | |
| Jasmine Flower Fantasy | |
| Vaughan Williams | Fantasia on Green Sleeves |
| Gershwin | 3 Preludes |
August 12 2023: Women Composers (piano duet concert))
| Amy Beach | Summer Dreams, Op 47 |
| Florence Price | 3 Negro Dances |
| Cécile Chaminade | Romantique Pieces |
| Fanny Mendelssohn | 3 Pieces for Piano Duet |
| Naoko Ikeda | Vivid Violet |
| Emerald Ocean Waves | |
| Pink Topaz | |
| Ala Gialla | Sassy Cat Blues |
| Nostalgia | |
| Jasmine Flower Fantasy |
August 26 2023: Around the World in 80 Minutes Program 2 (piano duet concert))
| Debussy | Petite Suite |
| Brahms | Hungarian Dances (No1-5) |
| Barber | Souvenirs Op. 28 (selection: No.1,2,3,5) |
| Ala Gialla | Music selection from Sammie’s Secret Adventure |
| Le Melodie | |
| Sassy Cat Blues | |
| Sammie’s Dream | |
| Le Chat et Le Dauphin | |
| Pink Bear | |
| Merry Go Round | |
| Forever May | |
| Nostalgia | |
| Jasmine Flower Fantasy | |
| Joe Hisaishi | Ghibli Studio Medley |
| Piazzolla | Libertango |
September 9 2023: Original Piano Music by Ala Gialla (piano solo concert)
September 16 2023: Original Story Narration + Piano Music by Ala Gialla (piano solo concert)