ALS Program (Page 1) - American Liszt Society

Dear Festival Participants,
How could you ask for a better musical menu than that which is provided by Liszt,
Chopin and Schumann at this festival? The legacy of these composers is paramount
in the body of musical literature we cherish. Not only were these three composers
contemporary, but they knew and appreciated each other’s work. All three were
steeped in meaningful aesthetic contact with the other arts and their music is rich in
associations with the world of thought and feeling emanating from them. I am certain
that this will become apparent as the festival progresses.
We will hear some inspiring performances and lectures. This is clear, considering the
caliber of those who have agreed to perform and to lecture. ALS is fortunate and
grateful for the high artistic level of its membership. We heartily thank the presenters
whose service is rendered gratis in the spirit of Liszt. Please avail yourself of the
opportunity to get to know the presenters. The benefits of a meeting such as this are
magnified by the meeting of minds before and after the sessions in the personal contacts
and informal exchange of information and impressions.
It is a great joy for us to experience this in such a beautiful setting provided by the
University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Our last visit here for our annual festival was quite
recent (2005), but that occasion was so memorable that we were eager for a return
visit. I wish to express our deepest gratitude to the University, to Dean Giacomo Oliva,
Paul Barnes and to all who have worked to make this such a spectacular event.
If you are not a member of ALS or wish to renew your membership, please see Justin
or Barbara Kolb who are here and will accommodate you.
Yours in Liszt,
Thomas Mastroianni