Pianist

Join us for an enchanting evening of violin mastery featuring Evan Yu An Chen, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of Gerardo Ribeiro. This recital is set to take place on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.

Evan Yu An Chen will perform a captivating program that includes:
- Franz Schubert's Violin Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, D. 408
- Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94a
- Claude Debussy's Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor, CD 148
- Pablo de Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25

Accompanying Evan on piano will be Liang-yu Wang, adding depth and harmony to the evening's performance. This event promises to be a showcase of technical skill, emotional depth, and musical brilliance.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this musical highlight.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, located in the Regenstein Hall of Music and adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, offers seating for 200 guests. It is a premier venue for performances and events, providing an intimate setting that enhances the connection between performers and audience.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Evan Yu An Chen and Liang-yu Wang in a recital that spans the emotional spectrum of the violin repertoire. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable musical journey.

Evan Yu An Chen, violin

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of cello music featuring the talented Sarah Yubin Chong, a Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of Hans Jørgen Jensen. This recital is set to take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at Northwestern University.

Sarah will be accompanied by Liang-yu Wang on piano, presenting a captivating program that includes Camille Saint-Saëns' "The Swan" from The Carnival of the Animals, Sergei Rachmaninoff's Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19, and Antonín Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191. These pieces promise to showcase the depth and versatility of the cello, from its tender melodies to its powerful, resonant tones.

The Galvin Recital Hall, with its stunning 40-foot glass wall, offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, providing a beautiful backdrop for the evening's performance. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by undulating walls covered with African moabi wood, ensure that every note will be heard in crystal clear quality.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, allowing you to enjoy this beautiful music from anywhere in the world.

Don't miss this opportunity to support a rising star in the classical music scene and experience the beauty of cello music in one of the most acoustically and aesthetically pleasing venues in the country.

Liang-Yu Wang

Pianist

Events

May 17, 2024

Evan Yu An Chen, violin · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 28, 2024

Sarah Yubin Chong, cello · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Fantasiestücke by Schumann

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Piano in Sonata No. 7 in C Minor for Violin and Piano by Beethoven

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Piano in Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano in G Major by Brahms

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Piano in Fantasia for Violin and Piano in C Major by Schubert

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Piano in Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Minor by Debussy

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Piano in Carmen Fantasy by Sarasate

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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