Composer

Join us for an evening of unparalleled musical artistry as Cal Performances presents the acclaimed German pianist, Igor Levit, in recital on November 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm in the prestigious Zellerbach Hall. Known for his bold recital programs and extraordinary technique, Levit is celebrated not only for his musicianship but also as one of classical music’s most politically outspoken figures. His diverse influences range from Thelonious Monk to hip-hop, showcasing his versatility and broad musical interests.

This performance promises to be a journey through the extremes of emotion and technical prowess, featuring a program that juxtaposes the sensual Ballades of Brahms with Liszt’s fiendishly challenging transcription of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Levit’s reputation as a superlative interpreter of Beethoven guarantees a cumulative power in his performance that is not to be missed.

The evening’s program will include:
- J.S. BACH: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903
- BRAHMS: Ballades, Op. 10
- BEETHOVEN arr. LISZT: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

Tickets for this must-see event start at $40, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale at noon on August 6. Don’t miss your chance to experience the artistry of Igor Levit live in concert, a performance made possible in part by Art Berliner and Marian Lever. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit [Cal Performances](https://calperformances.org/events/2024-25/recital/igor-levit-piano/).

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Igor Levit, piano

University of California, Berkeley

Award-winning pianist, Christopher Goodpasture, returns to perform Liszt’s fiery Malédiction with orchestra. After intermission, the DCS will perform Schubert’s Death and the Maiden; Richard McKay conducts.

Liszt's Malédiction

Moody Performance Hall

Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of the greatest repertoire for solo piano including Gershwin’s iconic, Rhapsody in Blue, performed by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St George’s Hall (Music Room) in Liverpool,  it’s a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There’s a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.

Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight

St George’s Hall

Experiencing a Bruckner symphony is often compared to walking around inside a massive gothic cathedral. Step inside this sacred space and experience its awed silences, reverent melodies and towering brass chorales. Francesco Piemontesi, “a performer in total, joyful command of his material” (The Guardian), brings power and panache to Liszt’s formidable Second Piano Concerto.

Liszt & Bruckner 3

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

A spectacular programme of some of the most virtuosic music, performed by Associate Artist Jonathan Scott, showcasing the entire range of sounds available from the Bridgewater Hall’s Marcussen Concert Organ, including Wagner’s Tannhäuser Overture.

Jonathan Scott

The Bridgewater Hall

Experience the unparalleled spectacle of "Dracula" like you've never seen before, brought to life by the City Ballet of San Diego. This season, the ballet company dares to reimagine Bram Stoker's horror classic through the visionary lens of Resident Choreographer Geoffrey Gonzalez. Prepare to be captivated by a tale that weaves around Countess Dracula and the transformation of other women into vampires, all set to the hauntingly beautiful compositions of Franz Liszt.

This world premiere is a highlight of the City Ballet of San Diego's 2024-25 Season, showcasing a diverse collection of ballets by three different choreographers, each conveying a unique spirit and emotion in their signature style. "Dracula" promises to be a mesmerizing blend of storytelling and ballet that will leave audiences spellbound.

Performances are scheduled at two prestigious venues, starting with the Balboa Theatre in Downtown San Diego on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 8:00pm, followed by a matinee on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00pm. The ballet will then move to the Concert Hall at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, with a performance on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 8:00pm.

Enhance your experience with a free lecture by City Ballet Artistic Director Steven Wistrich, starting 45 minutes prior to each performance, offering insights into the production and its creation.

Tickets are available as part of a season ticket package, with individual tickets going on sale on September 5, 2024. Prices range from $39 to $99, with facility and Ticketmaster/Box Office ticketing fees applicable to all single ticket sales.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking interpretation of "Dracula," a ballet that promises to be as enchanting as it is thrilling. Reserve your seats early to be part of this unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness and beauty.

Dracula

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Balboa Theatre

Friday 06th subscription - Yulianna Avdeeva - Roberto González-Monjas

Opera Palace of A Coruña

Miguel Delibes Auditorium

Franz Liszt’s Les préludes is like a mini symphony: small in scale, but huge in emotional power, bringing to life themes of love and the natural world. Felix Mendelssohn’s last concerto is perhaps his most famous. The violin takes charge from the second bar with the first of many glorious themes. Schubert pours his orchestral experience and melodic genius into his last completed symphony (the ‘Great’) – a suitably grand final word.

London Symphony Orchestra/Daniele Rustioni

Barbican Centre

Experience the grandeur of Romanticism as the London Symphony Orchestra presents "Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'" at the Barbican on Thursday, 7 November 2024, at 7pm. This evening promises to be a celebration of elegance, grace, and might, featuring the works of Franz Liszt, Felix Mendelssohn, and Franz Schubert under the baton of conductor Daniele Rustioni, with Francesca Dego on the violin.

The concert will open with Liszt's "Les préludes," a piece that, despite its modest scale, delivers an immense emotional impact, exploring themes of love and nature. Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto Op 64, his last and possibly most renowned concerto, will follow, showcasing the violin in a leading role from the outset. The evening will culminate with Schubert's Symphony No. 9, 'The Great,' a masterpiece that combines his rich orchestral experience and melodic brilliance, offering a fittingly grand finale to his symphonic works.

Daniele Rustioni and Francesca Dego are set to make their LSO Barbican debuts with this program, promising a performance that blends the LSO’s signature grace and power. The concert is expected to conclude at approximately 9pm, including a 20-minute interval.

Tickets are available at various price points, with a booking fee applicable per online or phone transaction. Discounts are available, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, multibuy discounts, and special rates for groups, young people, students, and Barbican Access Members.

This event is generously supported by The Huo Family Foundation and comes highly recommended by Classic FM. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Romantic music at its finest. Book your tickets now and be part of a memorable night with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Mendelssohn and Schubert 'The Great'

Irish pianist Barry Douglas has established a major international career since winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. As Artistic Director of Camerata Ireland and the Clandeboye Festival, he continues to celebrate his Irish heritage whilst also maintaining a busy international ensemble and solo touring schedule. In January 2021 Barry Douglas was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to music and community relations.

Barry Douglas

Sunset Center

MAP Open Recital

The Juilliard School

The concert begins with Liszt’s Les Préludes, a magnificent orchestral work, known for its dramatic and romantic themes, followed by the Bach Double Violin Concerto—a classic in the Baroque repertoire—featuring Chris Thile‘s interpretation alongside GSO Concertmaster Marjorie Bagley!

Chris Thile Mandolin

Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

The KSO celebrates the Mexican festival Day of the Dead. Audience/musician face-painting, masks, candles and a large public ofrenda add to the atmospheric, ominous opuses the KSO will perform a frightfully fun evening of classics, premieres and Hispanic favorites and culture.

Sinister Sonorities

Greaves Concert Hall

Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) for an enchanting evening featuring Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, under the distinguished baton of VSO Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins. This performance promises to captivate audiences with its deeply emotional melodies and rich orchestral textures. The concert will also showcase the incredible talents of acclaimed pianist Michelle Cann, performing Liszt’s First Piano Concerto, a piece renowned for its virtuosic demands and dazzling beauty.

Event Details:
- **Date:** November 1, 2024
- **Time:** 7:30 pm
- **Location:** Chrysler Hall

The evening’s program begins with Maurice Ravel’s "Le Tombeau de Couperin," followed by Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Michelle Cann. The highlight of the night, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, will conclude the performance, offering a journey through its sweeping romanticism and heartfelt emotion.

Thomas Wilkins, celebrated for his dynamic conducting and deep musical insights, brings his expertise back to his native Norfolk as the VSO’s first-ever Principal Guest Conductor. Michelle Cann, a pianist of extraordinary skill and expressiveness, has garnered acclaim for her performances across the globe, making this event a must-see for music lovers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of classical music performed by some of the most talented artists of our time. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Christopher Newport University

Town Center of Virginia Beach

Chrysler Hall

Get ready for the kick-off of our electrifying season with Michael Pink’s mesmerizing production of Dracula, Halloween Weekend! Performed by ballet companies across the globe, this exciting Sacramento Premiere of Pink’s captivating choreography is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center

### 24/25 Igor Levit Special Event - Princeton University Concerts

**Event:** Igor Levit, Piano  
**Date:** Wednesday, October 30, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT  
**Venue:** Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University

**Event Description:**
Join us for an extraordinary evening with Igor Levit, one of the most essential artists of his generation, as he returns to Princeton University Concerts. Nine years after his debut, Levit will grace the stage with a program that showcases his unparalleled interpretations of classical masterpieces. The evening will feature:

- **J.S. Bach:** Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903
- **Johannes Brahms:** Ballades, Op. 10
- **Ludwig van Beethoven (arr. Liszt):** Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92

Levit's performance promises to be a transformative experience, as described by The New York Times: "Forget four-hands piano: Levit seemed to be playing with six or eight. He generated the breadth, force, and baffling volume of a full orchestra."

**Special Note:**
Don't miss the opportunity to delve deeper into Igor Levit's artistry and political activism at a special event on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM. We highly recommend attending both events for a comprehensive encounter with this extraordinary pianist.

**Tickets:**
This event is currently available as part of a Curated Subscription, Make-Your-Own Series, or Princeton University Student Early Bird program. Single tickets will go on sale on Monday, August 5 at noon Eastern time.

**Additional Information:**
For directions, parking, and accessibility information, please visit our [Venue & Accessibility](#) page.

**Contact:**
For more details, please contact us at 609-258-2800.

**Don't miss this chance to witness one of the most awe-inspiring pianists of our time. Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable musical journey.**

Igor Levit, Piano

Alexander Hall

Nobuyuki Tsujii is ‘the definition of virtuosity’ (The Observer). Winner of the prestigious Van Cliburn Piano Competition at just 20, this acclaimed pianist has been blind since birth and learns scores by ear, giving him an intimate and unique connection to every piece he performs.

Nobuyuki Tsujii in Recital

Sydney Opera House

The Faculty Recital Series presents Dr. Jiwon Han, performing a program of music including “Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457” by Mozart, “Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52” by Chopin, a suite of pieces by Sibelius, and “Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi-Sonata” by Liszt.

Faculty Recital Series: Jiwon Han

Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts

Winner of the prestigious Chopin Competition, Yulianna Avdeeva is a true poet of the piano. She brings her dearest inspirations to Benaroya Hall in a program ranging from Chopin's tender Mazurkas to Liszt's virtuosic and powerful Piano Sonata in B minor.

Pianist Yulianna Avdeeva

Benaroya Hall

In his Ninth Symphony, Dvořák aimed to create musical portraits of his time in America — weaving a vibrant tapestry of Black spirituals and Indigenous folk songs with tunes from his native Bohemia. And things go bump in the night in Wagner's ghostly overture to The Flying Dutchman and Liszt's Totentanz, a captivating work based on macabre melodies from the medieval Mass for the Dead.

Dvořák's New World Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Willamette University

French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings dazzling elegance to Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2, which distills the turbulent essence of Romanticism. Italian-British conductor Antonio Pappano also leads two works asking deep questions of humanity while expanding the range of the orchestra. Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra, with its immediately recognizable opening “sunrise,” is a musical response to Friedrich Nietzsche’s metaphysical novel of the same name. Hannah Kendall uses unusual orchestral techniques and music boxes in her recent O flower of fire, inspired by the work of Guyanese-British poet Martin Carter.

Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Kendall, Liszt, and Strauss with Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Since its inception nearly a century ago, 17 world-class musicians have won first prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition—including Yulianna Avdeeva, one of the competition’s most recent winners. For her second recital at Carnegie Hall, she brings an eclectic program that showcases her remarkable sensitivity performing the works of Chopin as well as piano-repertoire cornerstones by Liszt. She presents a journey through a variety of musical forms that culminates in Liszt’s monumental Romantic showpiece: the Piano Sonata in B Minor.

Yulianna Avdeeva, Piano

Carnegie Hall

Relive the magic of animation as the orchestra brings to life the unforgettable scores that have accompanied generations of beloved characters. “​​We are excited to present our concert Tunes from the Toons looking at the history of how music enhanced animation from the earliest days of Steamboat Willie, Donald Duck, and Tom and Jerry all the way to the modern digital animation of Beauty and the Beast and The Incredibles,” Gary Liebst, Director, said.

Tunes from the Toons

First Methodist Conroe

Join the 2024 Artist-in-Residence, pianist John Novacek, for a solo recital in the beautiful new venue, Patty Boyd Concert Hall at Allan Hancock College.

John Novacek in Recital

Patty Boyd Concert Hall

Pianist Alexander Gadjiev explores captivating solo works by Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin and Corigliano in this lunchtime concert.

New Generation Artists: Alexander Gadjiev

LSO St Luke's

Join the 2024 Artist-in-Residence, pianist John Novacek, for this Notable Insight "in the round" at the Harold J. Miossi CPAC Experimental Theater.  John will be discussing composers of the "Romantic Generation" that he'll feature on his October 19th recital, guiding you through the music and offering his expert take on these incredible pieces.

Notable Insight: Romantic Generation

Cuesta College

Season Commencement

Arlington Music Hall

Brilliant Hungarian-born pianist Peter Toth has concertized widely in Europe, including Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Russia, France, Holland, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. In addition, he has performed in Japan, South Korea, Peru, Costa Rica, China, Australia, and throughout the United States. His recent Carnegie Hall debut solo recital was hailed by the New York Concert Review as “music-making of true passion and intelligence.”

Peter Toth

Continuing his residency, James McVinnie offers a programme that celebrates music of flair and fantasy on the Royal Festival Hall’s historic organ.

James McVinnie: Fantasias

Southbank Centre

​Due to unforeseen circumstances, Julian Prégardien (tenor) is no longer available for the above concert. We are grateful to Mauro Peter (tenor) for stepping in as his replacement – the programme remains the same.

Julia Kleiter soprano; Mauro Peter tenor; Julius Drake piano

Wigmore Hall

Of a recent recording by the young Turkish pianist combining music by Schubert with Schoenberg’s Op. 11, Gramophone wrote, ‘I am happy to report that it more than fulfils the highest expectations ... This very distinguished recording should not be missed by anyone interested in fine piano-playing and heartfelt poetic utterance.’

Can Çakmur piano

Autumn Classics: Anchorage Subscription Concert 5 - Awadagin Pratt In Recital

Fine Arts Building

Opera140

Hungarian State Opera

The Italian-Dutch pianist won the Salzburg International Mozart Competition in 2016 and the following year made her debut at Vienna’s Musikverein. Of her recording of Liszt’s Harmonies poétiques et religieuses, BBC Music Magazine wrote: ‘Giorgini’s affinity with this reflective music is evident from the outset … Her shaping of climaxes demonstrates complete control of pace and dynamics’.

Saskia Giorgini piano

Showcasing the excellence of female brass players and musicians from marginalized groups, Seraph Brass celebrates its tenth anniversary in Miami. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for their “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). 

Seraph Brass performs a diverse body of repertoire, ranging from original transcriptions to newly commissioned works and core classics. The program features works by women (Rene Orth, Reena Esmail, Catherine McMichael), American (Anthony DiLorenzo, Kevin Day, Jeff Scott, Kevin McKee), and European (Edvard Grieg, Giuseppe Verdi, Liszt, Franz Dinicu) composers.

Seraph Brass

University of Miami

Commencing piano studies at the age of three, the young Israeli pianist was performing at Carnegie Hall at the age of six and gave a successful performance of Chopin’s First Concerto at the Teatro San Carlo, Naples, at the age of 11. His first solo CD included performances of Chopin, Mendelssohn, Schumann and the Liszt Sonata, in which, according to Fanfare, he raced ahead ‘with completely clear, unblurred passagework, a commanding tone, and remarkable presence. If his aim is to rock the hall, he eminently succeeds’.

Yoav Levanon piano

Passion and Romance – You’ll find them both in the East Texas Symphony Orchestra’s 2024/2025 season opening night concert. Acclaimed pianist Arturo Nieto-Dorantes displays his virtuosic skills with Richard Lee and the ETSO in a performance of the Concierto Romantico by Manuel Ponce, the “father” of Mexican classical music. The concert also features Franz Liszt’s evocative Les Preludes and concludes with the vibrant Symphony No. 7 of Ludwig van Beethoven, which the composer himself thought was one of his best works. This trio of pieces provides a fitting celebration to launch the new season.

¡fiesta!

The University of Texas at Tyler

This event sees the launch of Goethe: His Faustian Life (Bloomsbury Continuum), the new book by a leading literary figure of our time whose wide range has already taken in studies of Milton, Tolstoy, Dickens, CS Lewis and Iris Murdoch. A.N. Wilson now turns his attention to one of the giants of German literature and to what is surely Goethe’s greatest and most influential creation – known to music lovers from the innumerable song settings, operas, choral works and programmatic pieces it has inspired.

Goethe: His Faustian Life

PC Morning Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Music transcends today's actual boundaries, echoes the natural, musical boundaries of yesteryear, and above all shows how much music is the connecting factor between different cultural regions. Casco Phil takes you on a journey that began hundreds of years ago and introduces you to folk music from Hungary, stirring Klezmer from Romania, festive French music at the Court of Louis XIV, and much more. You will hear beautiful music from all corners of Europe as we take you on a complete 'tour musicale', from Western Europe to Central Europe and Northern Europe, and then via Eastern Europe to Southern Europe. The program takes a journey through Europe, taking as its starting point the current members of the European Union. At the same time we also take a journey in time. Music from the 16th century is discussed (by the Mechelen Philippus De Monte), but also baroque music, music from classicism and romanticism, a significant portion of folk music arranged for orchestra, and of course also a touch of accessible modern music. In this way, cultural regions are musically highlighted through the different epochs that have molded Europe into what it is today.

Summer Concerts: Europe

Château Cleydael

Seoul-born Seong-Jin Cho made waves when he won the International Chopin Piano Competition in 2015, aged just 21. He is now a piano superstar, celebrated for his sensitivity and exceptional technical command. His International Festival recital is a rare opportunity to experience his poetry and power up close in an intimate setting.

Seong-Jin Cho

The Queen's Hall

The 75th anniversary season comes to an overpowering conclusion with one of the most spectacular and moving acts in all of opera, the finale of Wagner’s Die Walküre. You’ll immediately recognize the iconic Ride of the Valkyries which opens the act. The eight Valkyries are the products of the god Wotan’s affair with the earth’s wisdom goddess Erda. Their job is to carry slain heroes to the afterlife in Valhalla on their flying horses. At the beginning of the act, Wotan’s favorite daughter Brünnhilde is missing. She finally appears, but not with a fallen warrior. Instead, it’s Sieglinde, whom Wotan had fathered with a wolf along with her twin brother Siegmund. The twins committed incest back in Act One, and now Sieglinde is pregnant with the future hero Siegfried. Wotan’s wife Fricka, goddess of marriage, didn’t approve of the situation, and pressured Wotan to arrange for Siegmund to die in Act Two. Brünnhilde tried to intervene to save Siegmund, enraging Wotan. To punish her defiance, Wotan strips Brünnhilde of her godhood and plans to put her into a magical sleep to be available to the first man who finds her. Horrified by this prospect, Brünnhilde convinces Wotan to surround her by fire so that only a brave hero can awaken her.

Festival Orchestra: Spano Conducts Wagner, Ohlsson Plays Liszt

Michael Klein Music Tent

Hailed by The Telegraph as “potentially one of the greatest pianists of the 21st century,” Yevgeny Sudbin has performed several extraordinary concerts at Tippet Rise over the years and we are delighted to welcome him back for the fourth time. Sudbin will present a program of masterpieces from the mid-19th and early 20th centuries by composers and piano virtuosos Liszt, Chopin, Debussy, Scriabin, and Saint-Saëns.

Yevgeny Sudbin, piano

Tippet Rise Art Center

Longtime Festival collaborator Kirill Gerstein, praised by The Guardian as “a peerless performer,” offers a rich Romantic recital program that includes Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantasy—a visionary work that, while writing 

Kirill Gerstein Piano Recital

New Mexico Museum of Art

Aspen alum Zlatomir Fung is the youngest cellist to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. Only 25, he’ll be joined by 23 year-old Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun, who stepped in last-minute to wow the Aspen audience in a recital in 2023. Hear these two rising stars in Clara Schumann’s dreamlike Nocturne, composed when she was only 15. Two solo performances follow, with Yun playing the one-movement Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata of Litszt, inspired by a Victor Hugo poem. Fung will be showcased in Britten’s first solo cello suite, which hearkens back to the techniques and textures employed in Bach’s cello suites. Following intermission, the two reunite for Rachmaninoff’s last chamber work, his gorgeous and deeply moving cello sonata.

A Recital by Zlatomir Fung cello and Tony Siqi Yun piano

Aspen Meadows Resort

Blue Maine waters are the inspiration for a concert featuring pianist Anne-Marie McDermott and a new work by composer Xavier Foley paired with Schubert’s famous “Trout” Quintet.

Festival Concert 2

Lincoln Theater Damariscotta

Vocal Exchange juxtaposes treasured songs from three cultures. Without needing to understand a single word, listeners will experience national flavors through the very sounds of the languages. Russian-American soprano Erika Baikoff (a fluent French speaker) offers her unsurpassed vocal skill and bewitching personality, with instrumental contrasts and reflections rounding out this multidimensional program.

Concert Program Vi Vocal Exchange (livestream)

Online

Concert Program Vi Vocal Exchange

Menlo School Campus

Masterworks Series: Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Schubert-Liszt, Verdi-Liszt, Kreisler-Rachmaninoff, Gershwin-Wild, Gershwin / Olga Vinokur

Bargemusic

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch called him “simply one of the finest pianists of the age.” The Financial Times celebrated his “sparkling virtuosity and the nonchalance to suggest it was all nothing really.” Knighted in 2022, he has combined his career as a soloist with those of writer and composer.

Stephen Hough piano Plays Chaminade, Chopin, Liszt

It has developed into a Lanaudière tradition: the summer reunion of two of Quebec’s most acclaimed musicians, to whom we owe some of the finest highlights of our Festival in recent years. This time around, they concentrate on not just one, but two outrageously demanding piano concertos by Franz Liszt, performed back-to-back by Marc-André Hamelin who revels in their challenges with uncanny ease. To complement these two flagships of pianistic virtuosity, the concert also offers the profound introspection and yearning Romanticism of Johannes Brahms. 

Nézet-Séguin and Hamelin: Again Reunited

Festival International de Lanaudière

Join us for an unforgettable Opening Night at the La Jolla Music Society on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The evening, titled "A Deal with the Devil," promises to be a mesmerizing experience held at the prestigious Baker-Baum Concert Hall. This event marks the beginning of our SYNERGY SERIES, setting the stage for a season of unparalleled performances.

The highlight of the night is the captivating production of Stravinsky's "The Soldier’s Tale," a classic narrative of a soldier's fateful agreement with the devil. This timeless story is reenvisioned through an electrifying new production under the baton of the renowned conductor Thomas Adès. The performance will feature an innovative blend of hand-drawn animation, live puppetry, and compelling storytelling, brought to life by the groundbreaking talents of The Paper Cinema. With Nicholas Rawling leading as the illustrator and artistic director, and Chris Reed as the musical director, the evening is set to be a magical journey into a world of devilish delights.

The musical program also includes a selection of pieces that complement the theme of the night, featuring world-class musicians. Inon Barnatan will perform Liszt's "Mephisto Waltz No.1, S.514" on the piano, setting the tone with its devilish charm. The evening will also showcase Tartini's "Sonata in G Minor for Violin and Continuo The Devil’s Trill," with Augustin Hadelich on violin, Inon Barnatan on harpsichord, and a to-be-announced cellist, adding a touch of eerie elegance. Paganini's "Caprice No. 24 in A Minor" will further enchant the audience with Augustin Hadelich returning to the violin.

The ensemble for "The Soldier’s Tale" includes a talented lineup: Thomas Adès as conductor, a to-be-determined actor, Alexi Kenney on violin, Mark Simpson on clarinet, Eleni Katz on bassoon, Chris Coletti on cornet, James Miller on trombone, Michael Yeung on percussion, and Anthony Manzo on bass.

Prepare to be spellbound by an evening of musical storytelling that explores the allure and consequences of a deal with the devil. This opening night is not just a concert but an immersive experience that promises to leave you captivated. Join us at the La Jolla Music Society for a night that will be talked about for years to come.

Opening Night: A Deal with the Devil

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Today’s most celebrated bel canto tenor joins us as a Mosher guest artist to perform a recital themed ‘Songs of My Youth,’ featuring arias from his signature roles, Italian art songs, and spirituals, with teaching artist JOHN CHURCHWELL on the piano.

Lawrence Brownlee & Jonathan Churchwell

Music Academy of the West

Zhou Ting and Tianying Zhao perform a recital of piano music by:

Oberlin Piano Festival Guest Faculty Recital

Oberlin College

Join us as Reed Tetzloff, described by Richard Goode as “a musician of great authority,” takes the stage with a program that includes works by Satie, Debussy, Lasser, and Liszt as part of the Mannes Summer Piano Festival.

Reed Tetzloff Piano Recital

Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music at the Manchester Music Festival's 50th Anniversary Season, featuring the acclaimed pianist Vassily Primakov. This special fundraiser and mixer event, titled "Pianist Vassily Primakov in Concert: 13 Etudes by Saint-Saëns, Scriabin, Blumenfeld, Liszt, Chopin, and Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition," promises an unforgettable musical journey through some of the most challenging and beautiful pieces ever composed for the piano.

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

**Venue:**  
SVAC Arkell Pavilion  
860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive  
Manchester, VT, 05254

The evening's program will showcase a selection of etudes by Camille Saint-Saëns, Alexander Scriabin, Felix Blumenfeld, Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin, and will conclude with Modest Mussorgsky's iconic "Pictures at an Exhibition." Each piece has been carefully chosen to highlight the technical prowess and expressive depth of Primakov's piano mastery.

**Program Highlights Include:**  
- Camille Saint-Saëns' Etude in D-flat, Op. 52 No. 6 "En forme de Valse"  
- Alexander Scriabin's Etudes in C-sharp minor, Op. 2, No. 1, and more  
- Franz Liszt's "Grandes études de Paganini, S. 141: No. 3 in G-sharp minor 'La campanella'"  
- Frédéric Chopin's Etudes including the "Winter Wind" and "Revolutionary"  
- Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" with its vivid musical storytelling

Following the concert, attendees are invited to a reception where they can mingle with fellow music lovers, festival artists, and special guests. It's a wonderful opportunity to discuss the performance, meet Vassily Primakov, and support the Manchester Music Festival.

**Tickets:**  
Available for purchase online. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a world-class performance while contributing to the festival's ongoing success.

Please note that artists and programs are subject to change without notice.

Fundraiser & Mixer: Pianist Vassily Primakov in Concert: 13 Etudes by Saint- Saëns, Scriabin, Blumenfeld, Liszt, Chopin and Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

Southern Vermont Arts Center

Wonder, passion and pure delight, as pianist Kirill Gerstein brings both heart and mind to bear on the music of Chopin, Schumann, Poulenc and Liszt.

Kirill Gerstein

### Summer Chamberfest - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Summer Chamberfest  
**Date:** Thursday, July 11, 2024  
**Time:** 6:30 PM  
**Venue:** Dominion Energy Center, Mooney Hall

Join us for an intimate early evening of chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and their friends. This enchanting hour of music will feature compositions spanning three centuries, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.

**Performers:**
- **Clarinet:** Eddie Sundra
- **Cello:** Schuyler Slack
- **Piano:** Daniel Stipe
- **Violin:** Emily Monroe

**Program:**
- **Schickele:** Quartet
- **Liszt:** Consolation No. 3
- **Brahms:** Trio in A minor, Op. 114

Settle into your seat for a captivating performance and then enjoy a leisurely stroll downtown for dinner. This event promises to be a delightful blend of culture and community, perfect for a summer evening.

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Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of chamber music in a beautiful setting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer Chamberfest

Dominion Energy Center

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano four-hands with the renowned duo Gary Steigerwalt and Dana Muller. This special performance is brought to you by the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music and is set to take place on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Rincon Congregational U.C.C.

Experience the magic of classical music as Steigerwalt and Muller take you on a journey through the works of Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, Maurice Ravel, and Franz Liszt. The program includes Mendelssohn's stirring "The Hebrides Overture Fingal’s Cave" from 1830, Brahms' romantic "Nine Liebeslieder Walzer, Op. 52a" from 1874, Ravel's vibrant "Rapsodie Espagnole" from 1907, and Liszt's dramatic "Concert-Fantasie on Themes from Bellini’s La Sonnambula" circa 1852.

Tickets are available for purchase, with general admission priced at $45 and a special student rate of $12. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the sublime synergy of Muller and Steigerwalt in a live concert setting. Secure your seat for an unforgettable night of music and harmony.

Muller-Steigerwalt, Four-hand Pianists

Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ

A laureate of the William Kapell, Naumburg International, and Tchaikovsky Piano Competitions, William Wolfram epitomizes virtuosity in classic works by Liszt and Schumann.

Texas Music Festival: Piano Series III, William Wolfram Recital

University of Houston

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2023/24 season closes with Elgar’s enduringly popular paean to friendship.

Well-known performers of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 include Tom and Jerry (in 1946 Oscar-winner The Cat Concerto), Woody Woodpecker and Rowlf the Dog on The Muppet Show. Santtu has chosen it to get the Philharmonia’s season finale off to a rousing start.

Santtu conducts Elgar’s Enigma Variations

Royal Festival Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music as Yi Ding takes the stage at the Regenstein Master Class Room. This Doctor of Musical Arts student, under the tutelage of James Giles, will perform a captivating program featuring Béla Bartók's Rhapsody, Op. 1, Sz. 26, Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15, and Bartók's Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71. 

This performance is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, promising to be a showcase of exceptional musical talent and interpretative skill. Held at the prestigious Bienen School of Music, located at 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, this event is a must-attend for music lovers and aspiring musicians alike.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required, making it an accessible opportunity for all to enjoy the beauty of classical piano music. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this remarkable performance.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is a prime venue for musical events, located within the Regenstein Hall of Music and adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. It's an evening not to be missed, as Yi Ding brings to life the works of Bartók and Liszt in a performance that promises to be both moving and memorable.

Yi Ding, piano

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music as Emma Truong, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of Sylvia Wang, takes the stage at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This recital, scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, promises to be a memorable showcase of Emma's virtuosity and passion for music.

The program for the evening includes a selection of pieces that span a range of emotions and styles, highlighting the depth and versatility of the piano repertoire. Audiences will be treated to Claude Debussy's "Étude No. 8 Pour les agréments" and "La cathédrale engloutie" from Préludes, Book I, showcasing Debussy's impressionistic touch. The recital will also feature Franz Liszt's introspective "Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude" from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses, and Olivier Messiaen's evocative "Première communion de la Vierge" and "Alouette calandrelle" from his respective works, offering a glimpse into Messiaen's unique musical language.

Further enriching the program, Emma will perform Amy Beach's "Hermit Thrush," Op. 92, and Florence Price's "Clouds," pieces that reflect the composers' deep connection with nature and the American musical landscape. The recital will also include "mountain and bird" by Leo Discenza and Vítězslava Kaprálová's "Dubnová preludia (April Preludes), Op. 13," adding a contemporary and international flavor to the evening.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. It will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. The Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, offers a stunning setting for this recital, with its state-of-the-art acoustics and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Emma Truong and the beauty of piano music in one of the most acoustically and aesthetically pleasing venues in the region.

Emma Truong, piano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music as Chungho Lee, a Doctor of Musical Arts student under the tutelage of José Ramón Méndez, performs at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. This recital, set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, promises to be a memorable event featuring works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Franz Liszt, Enrique Granados, and Frédéric Chopin.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Monday, June 3, 2024
- **Time:** 8:30 PM CDT
- **Location:** Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States
- **Program:**
  - Sergei Rachmaninoff: Six moments musicaux, Op. 16
  - Franz Liszt: Ballade No. 2 in B Minor, S. 171
  - Enrique Granados: Allegro de concierto in C-sharp Major, Op. 46
  - Frédéric Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28

This free event does not require tickets and will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. The Galvin Recital Hall, located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and breathtaking views, providing the perfect setting for an evening of exquisite music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the virtuosity of Chungho Lee in a program that spans the emotional spectrum of piano literature.

Chungho Lee, piano

Following a meteoric rise “to rock-star status in the classical music world” (Globe and Mail) sparked by winning the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, Bruce Liu makes his much-anticipated Chicago debut. He brings to Symphony Center works by Liszt and Kapustin, inventive keyboard compositions by Rameau, Haydn’s delicate Sonata in B Minor and Chopin’s emotionally complex Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor.

Bruce Liu

Symphony Center

The symphony is transformed into a storybook on this literary program. Made famous by Disney’s Fantasia, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice tells the tale of an apprentice discovering his master’s magic (as told by the trumpets) to bring a broom (as told by the bassoon) to life.

Once Upon a Time: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Heinz Hall

Join us for an exquisite piano recital by Chris Jung, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of James Giles. This event is set to take place on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 12:00pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.

Chris Jung will captivate the audience with a diverse and challenging program that showcases the breadth of his pianistic skills. The recital will feature:

- George Gershwin arr. Earl Wild, Improvisation: Theme and Variations on "Someone to Watch Over Me"
- Franz Liszt, Consolations, S. 172
- Sergei Prokofiev, Piano Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 14
- Robert Schumann, Variations on the name "Abegg", Op. 1
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky arr. Mikhail Pletnev, The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a
- Johannes Brahms, 21 Hungarian Dances for Solo Piano, WoO 1
- Franz Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp Minor, S. 244/2

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this remarkable performance. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the artistry of Chris Jung in this special recital.

Chris Jung, piano

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Join us for an exquisite afternoon of piano music with Lam Wong, a talented Doctor of Musical Arts student under the tutelage of James Giles. This recital is set to take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 12:00pm CDT in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located within the prestigious Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at Northwestern University.

Lam Wong will perform a captivating program that includes masterpieces from the classical repertoire:
- J.S. Bach arr. Ferruccio Busoni: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004
- Franz Liszt: Sposalizio from Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie, S. 161
- Franz Liszt: Les jeux d’eaux à la Villa d’Este from Années de pèlerinage, Troisième année, S. 163
- Alexander Scriabin: Prelude and Nocturne for the Left Hand, Op. 9
- Felix Blumenfeld: Etude for the Left Hand, Op. 36
- Claude Debussy: Suite bergamasque, L. 75
- Claude Debussy: L’isle joyeuse, L. 106

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of piano literature performed by an emerging talent in the beautiful setting of the Galvin Recital Hall. The hall, known for its stunning acoustics and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of musical delight.

No tickets are required for this event, and it will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. Don't miss this chance to support a rising star in the classical music world and enjoy a program of works that span the emotional and technical spectrum of the piano repertoire.

Lam Wong, piano

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music performed by the talented Freya Ou, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Sylvia Wang. This recital is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, taking place in the exquisite Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. The program promises a journey through the works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Alexander Scriabin, and Franz Liszt, featuring Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109, Scriabin's 2 Poèmes, Op. 32, and Liszt's Années de pèlerinage II, S. 161.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring you don't miss a moment of this breathtaking performance. The Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States, offers a stunning backdrop with its 40-foot glass wall overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, complemented by optimal acoustics for an unforgettable musical experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the virtuosity of Freya Ou in a program that spans the emotional and technical spectrum of the piano repertoire.

Freya Ou, piano

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music featuring the talented Andy Wu, a Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of Christopher Guzman. This recital is set to take place on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.

The evening's program promises a journey through the works of some of the most revered composers in classical music. Andy Wu will perform Frédéric Chopin's Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2, followed by Ludwig van Beethoven's Polonaise in C Major, Op. 89. The recital will also feature Franz Liszt's No. 8, Wilde Jagd from Transcendental Études, S. 139, and Alexander Scriabin's Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp Major, Op. 30. The program will continue with Sergei Rachmaninoff's Barcarolle from Suite No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 5, selections from 10 Preludes, Op. 23, and conclude with Nikolai Kapustin's Variations, Op. 41.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Attendees are invited to experience the depth and breadth of piano repertoire through Andy Wu's performance, promising an evening of sublime music that showcases the skill and passion of this promising young musician. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, ensuring that no one misses out on this musical highlight.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and immerse yourself in the beauty of classical piano music.

Andy Wu, piano

The psychological thriller of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling comes to the Wortham Theater stage for the first time after its Houston Ballet debut in 2017 as part of our Hometown Tour. An epic triumph in classical story-telling, this titillating three-act ballet tells the dark tale of Crown Prince Rudolf, the sole heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 1880s. The work weaves a masterful story of scandal and political intrigue through an unhappy marriage, sensuous dalliances and morbid obsessions – all leading to the tragic murder-suicide of the Prince and his young mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. Accompanied by glamorous costumes and exquisite scenery, Houston Ballet dancers’ acting, and dancing strengths are on full display in this theatrical production.

Mayerling

Wortham Theater Center

Join us for an enchanting evening with Benjamin Grosvenor, piano, at Union College's Memorial Chapel in Schenectady, NY, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This special event, part of the Capital Region Classical series, celebrates CRC's 50th Anniversary Campaign with a performance by one of today's most acclaimed pianists. Grosvenor, known for his exquisite lyricism and technical mastery, will present seminal works by Chopin and Liszt, both 19th-century virtuosos themselves. The program includes Chopin's F-sharp major Barcarolle, Op. 60, and B-minor Sonata, Op. 58, alongside Liszt's B-minor Sonata and D-flat major Berceuse, S. 174.

This performance is lovingly sponsored in memory of Elana Glinert, for whom classical music was a true joy. Attendees are also invited to join our Honorary Committee for a pre-concert dinner and other benefits, enhancing the evening's experience. Doors open 45 minutes before the concert, with general admission seating. In a gesture to inspire future generations, all kids and college students are admitted free at the door.

British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is celebrated worldwide for his sonorous interpretations, underpinned by a unique balance of technical mastery and intense musicality. His performances are a testament to his status as one of the most important pianists of our time, with a repertoire that spans concertos with leading orchestras to intimate recitals and chamber music collaborations.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Benjamin Grosvenor in a program that promises to be a highlight of the classical music season.

Franz Liszt

Composer

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