Pianist

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Rush Hour Performance: Stay on It

The Juilliard School

American violinist Sophia Stoyanovich has earned acclaim for her “lustrous tone” and “superb musical instincts” Fanfare. Since her debut with the Seattle Symphony, she has performed internationally, including solo debuts at the Wiener Konzerthaus and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall.

Sophia Stoyanovich violin & Derek Wang piano

The Bridgewater Hall

Longtime Aspen alumni artists curate bespoke programs to share music, reminiscences, and stories of their decades in Aspen.

Anniversary Reminiscences Program: Robert McDuffie violin

Aspen Meadows Resort

Celebrated for his brilliant technique, charismatic stage presence and adventurous repertoire, Grammy nominee Robert McDuffie returns to Harris Concert Hall for works by Mennin, Enescu, and Tchaikovsky. The New York Times called Mennin’s Sonata Concertante “ a forceful, large work” and The New York Herald Tribune said it’s“as brilliant as it is solidly crafted…wildly energetic music, logical in its development, and neatly contoured.” George Enescu called his third violin sonata “In the Rumanian style.” It’s full of mesmerizing sonic effects which suggest other instruments in the piano part, and evoke insects, birds, and the human voice by the violin. It’s a technical and stylistic challenge for the performers and a fascinating otherworldly experience for the listener. Tchaikovsky’s sextet Souvenir of Florence was written “with the greatest enthusiasm and with the least exertion,” according to the composer. After completing it, he said, ““It's frightening to see how pleased I am with myself.” The pleasure audiences have taken in this melodious work has made it a recital hall favorite.

Recital: Robert McDuffie Plays Tchaikovsky, Enescu

Known for his athletic playing, charismatic stage presence, and adventurous repertoire, beloved Aspen alumnus and Grammy nominee Robert McDuffie returns to Harris Concert Hall.

A Recital Robert McDuffie Plays Tchaikovsky, Enescu

Revel in the fantastic and magnificent over Halloween weekend. John Williams’ Devil’s Dance crackles with energy before Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain conjures supernatural frenzy. Prodigy Derek Wang dazzles with Liszt’s virtuosic Totentanz. Finally, Berlioz’s famous and feverish Symphonie Fantastique descends into hallucination and a haunting and visceral finale like no other.

Pianist

Derek Wang

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026

Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique · Des Moines Symphony

Past events

May 7, 2026

Rush Hour Performance: Stay on It · The Juilliard School

Mar 12, 2026

Sophia Stoyanovich violin & Derek Wang piano · The Bridgewater Hall

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Stay on It by Eastman

The Juilliard School

Piano in Totentanz for Piano Solo by Liszt

Des Moines Symphony

Piano in Romance for Violin & Piano by Stoyanovich

The Bridgewater Hall

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