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**Stretto Piano Multi-Artist Celebration at Symphony Space**

Join us for a resplendent evening of music at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, Symphony Space, as we celebrate the grand finale of the International Stretto Piano Festival on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM. This multi-artist celebration promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing the talents of renowned stretto pianists and their collaborators.

**Featuring Artists:**
- Donna Weng Friedman
- Julia Furlan
- Liz Wolf
- Anna Arazi
- Julia Siciliano
- The River Road String Quartet
- Narrator Diana Solomon-Glover
- And more guest artists to be announced

**Program Highlights:**
The evening will feature a rich selection of classical and contemporary compositions by esteemed composers such as Johannes Brahms, Florence Price, Sofia Gubaidalina, Stefania DeKenessey, and more. The full program is to be confirmed, promising a blend of piano pieces, quintets, and unique compositions that celebrate the versatility and beauty of the piano.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Sunday, June 2, 2024
- **Time:** 3:00 PM
- **Venue:** Leonard Nimoy Thalia, Symphony Space, 250 95th Street
- **Expected Run Time:** 120 minutes
- **Ticket Prices:** Advance $25-50, Member $25-45, Student with valid I.D $20-50, Child $10-50

**About the Festival:**
The International Stretto Piano Festival is dedicated to exploring the rich repertoire of stretto pianos, celebrating the achievements of pianists of various ages and backgrounds. This year's festival, marking its fourth edition, aims to bring these wonderful instruments to the forefront of the global music scene, creating opportunities for artists and composers worldwide.

**Special Note:**
Donna Weng Friedman, celebrated for her contributions to music and arts, brings her distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator to the festival. Alongside her, Julia Furlan, advocate for musicians' health and performing arts medicine, and other acclaimed artists, will grace the stage, making this event a must-attend for music enthusiasts.

**Join Us:**
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of piano music performed by some of the most talented artists in the field. Buy your tickets now for the Stretto Piano Multi-Artist Celebration and be part of a memorable night at Symphony Space.

For tickets and more information, please visit our website.

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Stretto Piano Multi-Artist Celebration

Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

Here and Now Series: FIVE COMPOSERS AND A PIANIST / Beata Moon, Stefania de Kenessey, Niloufar Nourbakhsh, Kim D. Sherman, William Hirtz / Donna Weng Friedman with William Hirtz, piano and Diana Solomon-Glover, reciter

Bargemusic

Internationally acclaimed pianist John Perry works with talented Princeton University students in a free workshop, sponsored by the Donna Weng Friedman ’80 Masterclass Series.

A Masterclass with John Perry, Pianist

Princeton University

American virtuoso violinist and artistic visionary Mark Peskanov works with talented Princeton University students in a free workshop, sponsored by the Donna Weng Friedman ’80 Masterclass Series.  A concert  will be held after the masterclass, presenting Adolphus Hailstork’s Baroque Suite, Beethoven’s Sonata No. 1 in D Major, and Edvard Grieg’s Sonata No. 3 in C Minor, with pianist Donna Weng Friedman ’80.

A Masterclass with Mark Peskanov, Violinist

Taplin Auditorium

Masterworks Series: Hailstork, Beethoven and Grieg / Mark Peskanov and Donna Weng Friedman

One of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation and an acknowledged master of Spanish Piano Music, Jose Ramos Santana works with talented Princeton University students in a free workshop, sponsored by the Donna Weng Friedman ’80 Masterclass Series.  A concert will be held after the masterclass presenting works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Albeniz,  and featuring The Wizard of Oz Fantasy (for four hands) by William Hirtz, with pianist Donna Weng Friedman ’80.

A Masterclass with Jose Ramos Santana, Pianist

Join us as the NYYS Crescendo Orchestra under the direction of Music Director Tanya Chanphanitpornkit performs a repertoire providing viewers with an array of music styles and composition that tests the limits and boundaries of how music helps us to "dream big."

Pianist

Donna Weng Friedman

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 26, 2026

NYYS Crescendo Orchestra: Dreaming Big · Symphony Space

Past events

Jun 2, 2024

Stretto Piano Multi-Artist Celebration · Symphony Space

Nov 12, 2023

Here and Now Series: FIVE COMPOSERS AND A PIANIST / Beata Moon, Stefania de Kenessey, Niloufar Nourbakhsh, Kim D. Sherman, William Hirtz / Donna Weng Friedman with William Hirtz, piano and Diana Solomon-Glover, reciter · Bargemusic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Microvids by Kenessey

Symphony Space

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