February 24 Guest Piano Recital: Dr. Scott Carrell

On Friday, February 25, pianist Dr. Scott Carrell presented an informative and entertaining guest recital. Dr. Carrell is a native of Texas and has performed extensively as a solo artist. His program included classical selections from Mozart to jazz pieces by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller.

Dr. Carrell began his recital with the first movement from Mozart’s Sonata in C Major, K. 330. He transitioned from the Classical period to the Romantic Era with Chopin’s Nocturne in E Minor. Other selections included preludes by French composer Noël Gallon and Ondine by Ravel—a difficult piece featuring rippling chords reminiscent of flowing water.

Dr. Carrell demonstrated his extensive repertoire by playing a few ragtime pieces by Joplin, Confrey, and Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. His final selection in the program was the distinctive and exciting Mephisto Waltz No. 1 by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. He ended the evening with an encore performance of Chopin.