By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
When Piano Virtuoso Adam Gyorgy graced the stage at the Caribou Performing Arts Center on Oct. 27, if one sat quietly, with eyes closed and just listened, it was like being transported into a world where nothing but the music mattered.
Aroostook Republican photo/Barb Scott
More than 300 were in attendance at the Caribou Performing Arts Center on Oct. 27, to experience hearing, in person, world-renown piano virtuoso Adam Gyorgy in concert.
Regarded as one of the best Liszt players in the world and the Liszt ambassador in his home country of Hungary, Gyorgy’s 2011 concerts honor the 200th birth day of the genius composer as well as the beginning of the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union.
The (way too brief) performance during which the Steinway artist performed selections which included: “Improvisations” by Adam Gyorgy; “Sonata in b minor,” by Liszt; “Ballade in g minor (Op. 23),” by Chopin; “Rigoletto Paraphrase,” by Liszt; “La Campanella,” Lizst; and the familiar” Hungarian Rhapsody No.2,” also composed by Liszt, was nothing short of magic.
The audience of 300 were enchanted by Gyorgy as they were able to view his hands effortlessly covering the keys via a video screen situated near the piano. “We were thrilled with the response and attendance,” said Richard Ezzy. “Adam was visiting a friend in the area and we only had about three weeks notice to put the whole thing together. We did some advertising, but the bulk of the promotion was e-mail distribution and we were fortunate to get support from the universities, schools and many other networks and organization in getting the word out.”
“We even got a mention on Suzanne Nance’s Morning Classic Music program on MPBN radio,” said Ezzy. In the end, we sold more than 300 tickets and every single person I have spoken with was amazed at Adam’s talent and performance. He is widely regarded as one of the top Liszt players in the world and we were fortunate to have that caliber of performance in our area,” added Ezzy. “Adam also enjoyed his time in Caribou, spending time with several Caribou NHS members and some relaxation time with a local family. We hope to get him back up here again.”
 |
| Piano Virtuoso Adam Gyorgy greeted Karin Wong of Caribou following his CPAC performance. |
“In pulling the Adam Gyorgy concert together, I met with RSU 39 and offered to volunteer to update the CPAC website and coordinate some of the marketing efforts,” said Ezzy, “there are many great events that go on at CPAC, but each event is basically on their own to organize and promote themselves. Next year, 2012, will be the Caribou Performing Arts Center’s 25th year and we would like to reinforce CPAC’s position as the premiere entertainment facility in Aroostook County.”
Ezzy also stated, “As part of that effort to market the facility, we launched a new easy to remember website: www.CaribouPAC.org, set up a Twitter account @CaribouPAC with concert and event announcements and are planning on setting up a Facebook page.
“Regarding the CPAC’s 25th year,” Ezzy added, “we will try to organize several more special events, such as the Adam Gyorgy concert, as well as the many other events that take place there. Any event will have access to be listed on the website, and can get some help with some of the marketing. Our goal is that when people ask what is going on in Aroostook County, we want CPAC to be one of the first things they think about.”
At the conclusion of the extremely captivating performance, audience members gave the virtuoso a lengthy standing ovation, which the pianist graciously acknowledged and returning to the stage for a second round of sincere applause.
Immediately after the event Gyorgy greeted music enthusiasts of all ages in the lobby area, where he posed for photos and signed CDs/DVDs.
 |
| Aroostook Republican photo/Barb Scott Pianist Adam Gyorgy, above, converses with a young audience member. |
 |
| Aroostook Republican photo/Barb Scott Adam Gyorgy, piano virtuoso, showed his appreciation to the large CPAC audience on Oct. 27, by graciously signing CDs/DVDs for concert goers of all ages. |
