Wenting Shi

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano mastery with Wenting Shi, a distinguished Doctor of Musical Arts student under the tutelage of James Giles. This recital is set to take place on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the prestigious Galvin Recital Hall, located within the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at Northwestern University.

The program promises a journey through the realms of piano literature, featuring Alexander Scriabin's enigmatic Sonata No. 9 "Black Mass," Op. 68, and Franz Liszt's monumental Sonata in B Minor, S. 178. The evening will also include selections from Karol Szymanowski's Masques, Trois morceaux de piano, Op. 34, George Rochberg's Carnival Music, a Suite for Piano, and Igor Stravinsky's vibrant Three Movements from Petrushka.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of piano repertoire performed by an emerging talent in the classical music world. No tickets are required for attendance, and those unable to join in person can view the live stream of the performance.

The Galvin Recital Hall, with its stunning 40-foot glass wall overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, coupled with its optimal acoustics, provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of musical brilliance. Don't miss this opportunity to support and enjoy the artistry of Wenting Shi in this captivating recital.

Wenting Shi, piano