One of the most respected pianists of all time returns to Koerner Hall for his 75th birthday to perform Beethoven and Schoenberg.
With a career spanning over four decades, Emanuel Ax has received numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards and international recognition for his exceptional interpretations of classical masterpieces. “Ax is an extremely satisfying pianist; he is at home in a wide variety of music and his pianism is always thoughtful, lyrical, lustrous.” (The Washington Post)
Please join us! This concert is preceded by a short performance by talented students of the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists in the Leslie & Anna Dan Galleria. Prelude recital starts at 2:00pm.
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 13 in E flat Major, op. 27, no. 1 (“Quasi una fantasia”)
Arnold Schoenberg: Drei Klavierstücke, op. 11
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp Minor, op. 27, no. 2 (“Moonlight”)
Arnold Schoenberg: Sechs kleine Klavierstücke, op. 19
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, op. 57 (“Appassionata”)
In addition to his performance in Koerner Hall, Mr. Ax will give a free
Dean’s Master Class on Saturday, October 5 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm at Mazzoleni Concert Hall.
Estimated Concert Length: 1st half: 50 minutes - 20 minutes intermission - 2nd half: 50 minutes
Program Notes
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