May 1, 2026

New Discovery Chat!

In this picture, acclaimed pianist Enriqueta Somarriba is at the piano and Enriqueta is wearing a black dress and is playing the piano. She has long brown hair with the sides pulled back and she is wearing red lipstick. Maestro Maull is in a chair on the other side of the piano in the picture.

Discovery Chat 186: Prelude III

The Discovery Orchestra is thrilled to share our third installment in our Discovery Chat series exploring George Gershwin’s Three Preludes for Piano—Prelude III.

Hosted by Artistic Director George Marriner Maull and featuring acclaimed pianist Enriqueta Somarriba, this exciting Chat brings you into the high-energy, jazz-infused world of Gershwin.

Bursting with rhythmic flair and momentum, Prelude III crackles with intensity. In this Discovery Chat 186, you’ll uncover how Gershwin builds excitement through syncopated rhythms, striking melodies, and dazzling compositional techniques that keep listeners on the edge of their seats.

Whether you’ve followed the full journey or are jumping in now, this final Prelude is a thrilling conclusion you won’t want to miss.

If you missed the first two parts of this Discovery Chat series, click below:

Discovery Chat 184: Prelude I

Discovery Chat 185: Prelude II

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