The Periodic Table Live Concert - Chapter 1. Argon

The Periodic Table Live Concert - Chapter 1. Argon

Argon is where we start our tale, with the stories of Levi’s ancestors and their very particular quirks and stories. They emerge from the misty past, with their tales passed down through generations, becoming clearer as we move forward through history. Here is the musical family tree with each family member listed, ending with the introduction of Primo Levi within a background that has motion but is still inert.

Bryn Mawr College • Old Library, Great Hall
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Composer: Jessi Harvey ’09 (https://www.jessiharveymusic.com/)
Pianist: Charles Abramovic (https://boyer.temple.edu/about/faculty-staff/charles-abramovic-abrajac/)

In Memory of Nicholas Patruno, former Professor in the Department of Italian and Italian Studies at Bryn Mawr College

ABSTRACT BY COMPOSER JESSI HARVEY:
The Periodic Table is a piece and a project dedicated to late Nicholas Patruno, former Professor of Italian Studies at Bryn Mawr College, and to Primo Levi, author of the book "The Periodic Table" ("Il sistema periodico"), published by Einaudi in 1975. Of those two people, one I knew personally as a teacher and one I only knew through their writing. This is a solo piano work inspired by Primo Levi’s book by the same name with its 21 chapters being recreated in 21 movements. The format and structure of each movement is guided by Nicolas Patruno’s book, "Understanding Primo Levi". Throughout the piece there are references to books Levi read, ancestral migrations, modern collaborators, regional specifics, and more. There are themes running throughout the book of Levi as establishing his identity, the love of his work in the field of chemistry, the women he loved, and the Fascism he endured and fought against his entire life. Most importantly, there is the theme of memory; bearing witness for those lost and the continuation to speak the truth when people wish it suppressed.

MORE INFO:
https://www.jessiharveymusic.com/
https://www.theperiodictableproject.com/

SCORE:
To follow the score along with this sound recording please visit this website: https://www.jessiharveymusic.com/the-periodic-table.html

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