Pianist

The third and final masterclass in this series will be led by Paul Sánchez, renowned pianist and composer. Dr. Sánchez will coach our gifted young pianists in works that illustrate the symbiotic relationship between French and Spanish musical traditions. Don’t miss this special event concluding our McKee Masterclass Series!

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McKee Masterclass: Paul Sánchez

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Join us as we feature a range of wonderful artists in a program focusing on Ravel’s poignant evocation of times past. The world of Ravel’s imagination is inextricably linked with childhood and nostalgia, and nowhere is this more touchingly evidenced than in his Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose).  Selections from Ravel’s Trio (1914) will also be featured along with rarely heard solo piano gems. 

Noontime Concerts: The Nostalgia of Ravel

Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the degree Master of Music. Ariel Chien is a student of James Dunham.

Ariel Chien, Viola

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Pre-College Piano Masterclass - Kevin Lee Sun

Bowes Center

In response to the popularity of these events, a free ticket is required for all Prelude Performances and Koret Young Performers Concerts. Free tickets can be requested at will call beginning one hour prior to the start of each concert or reserved online in advance on the day of the event after 9:00 a.m. Seating is limited and by general admission. Learn more about how to reserve your free ticket.

Koret Young Performers Concert III

Menlo School Campus

Koret Young Performers Concert II

Extraordinary concerts performed by the Young Performers program artists of the Chamber Music Institute.

Pianist

Ariel Chien

Events

Past events

Aug 29, 2025

McKee Masterclass: Paul Sánchez · San Francisco International Piano Festival

Aug 26, 2025

Noontime Concerts: The Nostalgia of Ravel · San Francisco International Piano Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Menuet antique by Ravel

San Francisco International Piano Festival

Piano in Los Requiebros by Granados

San Francisco International Piano Festival

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