Music Series

For his return performance here in Fallbrook, Dr. Peter Gach will perform the World Premier of a major new work for solo piano. The new composition, written by Benjamin Krause, is entitled “Not A Thing but A Movement”. The eight individual selections were inspired by the Buddhist teacher, Nichiren (1277), whose “Eight Winds” set the foundation for the performance, which is comprised of eight parts. Dr. Gach is a Zen practitioner, and he was inspired to commission Krause to compose the one-of-a-kind work. Mr. Krause is a nationally recognized composer and winner of many awards for his compositions. His creative synthesis of various idioms form a rich and unique world of sound that seems to resonate deeply to its listeners. Dr. Gach is a classical pianist with a broad range of repertoire ranging from the complete Bach WTC Book 2 to Scott Joplin to contemporary works, many of which are commissioned works. Dr. Gach trained in Poland under the Chopin specialist Jan Ekier. He strives to continue the tradition of Chopin and strongly advocates the music of Karol Szymanowski. He also plays the music of American composers such as Charles Ives. Dr. Gach is a retired music professor from Palomar College, where he taught extensively and performed numerous concerts as its Artist In Residence. Peter currently lives in Carlsbad, where he enjoys his friends, family and grandchildren.

Fallbrook World Premiere of a new composition for solo piano

“Not A Thing but A Movement”
by Benjamin Krause