Pianist and virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin returns for his second performance at Tippet Rise. The recipient of seven Juno Awards and 11 Grammy nominations, Hamelin is one of the most respected and sought-after performers of the world’s concert stages. He will present a wide-ranging program across time, including works by Frank Zappa, Stefan Wolpe, and John Oswald, bookended by sonatas by Haydn and Rachmaninoff.

Marc-André Hamelin, piano

Tippet Rise Art Center

Renowned for his extraordinary technical prowess and profound musicality, Canadian piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin returns to San Francisco Performances with a program that showcases his versatile artistry and intellectual depth. Celebrated by The New Yorker for his unique presence in the world of classical music, Hamelin's performance promises an eclectic mix of compositions that highlight his ability to navigate both the well-trodden paths of the classical repertoire and the intriguing byways of lesser-known works.

The evening's program features a diverse selection of pieces, beginning with Haydn's elegant Piano Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:37, and moving through the avant-garde soundscapes of Frank Zappa's "Ruth Is Sleeping" and Stefan Wolpe's "Passacaglia." The journey continues with John Oswald's "TIP" and Nikolai Medtner's evocative "Improvisation in B Flat Minor, Op. 31 No. 1" and "Danza festiva, Op. 38 No. 3." The performance culminates with the dramatic intensity of Rachmaninoff's "Etude-Tableau Op. 39 No. 5" and the powerful "Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 36" in its 1931 version.

Hamelin's reputation as a performer of near-superhuman technical skill is matched by his deep interpretative insight, making each piece a vivid exploration of its unique character and emotional landscape. His ability to blend consummate musicianship with brilliant technique ensures that this performance will be a memorable experience, reflecting his ongoing commitment to both the established masterpieces and the hidden gems of the piano repertoire.

Stefan Wolpe

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