Join us for an unforgettable evening of piano music with Clayton Stephenson at Caramoor on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Music Room. This recital promises to showcase the extraordinary talent of American pianist Clayton Stephenson, known for his joyous charisma, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. As the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022, Stephenson has been hailed for his narrative and poetic gifts, offering interpretations that are fresh, incisive, and characterfully alive.

The program for the evening includes a diverse range of pieces that highlight Stephenson's versatility and technical prowess. Audiences will be treated to Isaac Albéniz's "Iberia, Book I," Igor Stravinsky's "Trois mouvements de Petrouchka," George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Summertime Variations" arranged by Fazıl Say, Art Tatum's "Tea for Two," and Hiromi Uehara's "Green Tea Farm" from The Tom and Jerry Show.

Before the concert, take advantage of the free shuttle service from Metro North’s Katonah train station to Caramoor, starting 1.5 hours before the performance. The event will proceed rain or shine, with the Music Room providing a fully indoor venue. Enhance your experience by exploring select rooms of the Rosen House from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM during our Open House hours, no RSVP required.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Clayton Stephenson's captivating performance at Caramoor, a venue renowned for its commitment to the arts and its beautiful, serene setting. Buy your tickets now and add this event to your calendar for an evening of exceptional music that promises to inspire and delight.

Clayton Stephenson, piano

The Rosen House at Caramoor

Solo piano recital featuring 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Finalist in his Gateways Music Festival debut.

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Concert: Clayton Stephenson, piano

Carnegie Hall

In his 2023 CSO subscription debut, Conrad Tao gave a “dazzling, staggering” performance of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, wrote the Chicago Tribune, in which Tao “carried his melodies masterfully.” As part of the CSO’s monthlong focus on American music, the Illinois native returns with a selection of Gershwin song arrangements interspersed with works by Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Schoenberg and Robert Schumann.

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