A combination of Baroque, Classical and Romantic compositions filled the air of the Grand Salon early Sunday evening on Nov. 5. And in this amazing 73 minute performance by Grigorios Zamparas, more chairs had to be brought in to accommodate the “rare” turnout.
Zamparas performed all by memory, two sonatas of Scarlatti, the three movements of Beethoven’s “Appasionata” and 24 preludes of Chopin.
“I was very pleased with the turn out of students and faculty,” Zamparas said.
He thanked the University of Tampa and the Music Department for all of the great publicity and support.
“The music faculty has been very supportive and they work well together,” he said.
This event presented by the University of Tampa and the Music Department is part of The Minaret Concert Series which showcases faculty artists.
Zamparas joined the music faculty in August 2006. He is a concert pianist that has performed all over the world, including Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Russia, Latin America and the US. He has performed in the Newport Music Festival in Newport, R.I. and the “Salon of Arts” in Sofia, Bulgaria. His latest recording, “The Youthful Beethoven. “With the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra of Czech Republic, was recently released by Centaur Records. Zamparas is currently finishing his doctorate from the University of Miami. At the University of Tampa he gives piano and harpsichord studio lessons, performance classes and World Music.
“He is not only a great addition to the university but the international community as well,” Dr. Mohn, Professor of Music, commented on his performance. He also commented, “If it weren’t for the arts that happen here [UT] and this international event, this would be a business school.”
Upcoming music departmental recitals include: UT student and faculty clarinet night, Theodore Decorso; director, 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 in the Grand Salon; UT student and faculty guitar night featuring John Demas, David Granuth Junior Recital and the UT Guitar ensemble, 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the Grand Salon.
For more information, contact the Department of Music Office at (813) 253-6212.