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SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFourteen-time Grammy Award winner Dan Tyminski has become one of the defining voices of modern bluegrass\, building a career that spans traditional roots music\, genre-defying collaborations and unforgettable live performances. Known for lending his voice to “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” in the film Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou? and the global hit “Hey Brother” with Swedish DJ and EDM-pioneer Avicii\, Tyminski spent more than three decades performing with Alison Krauss and Union Station while establishing himself as an acclaimed solo artist\, songwriter and instrumentalist. Joined by an exceptional group of musicians\, Tyminski brings audiences an unforgettable evening of bluegrass virtuosity\, heartfelt storytelling and the unmistakable sound that has captivated audiences around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Tyminski might have one of the most recognizable voices in acoustic music.”– NPR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n…one of the finest (bands) of its kind ever assembled.”– Bluegrass Today \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSeason Kick-Off Party!\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 18 at 6PM | Armstrong Hall Courtyard \n\n\n\nJoin us in the courtyard as we kick off our season with a festive pre-concert party featuring live music and a cash bar with wine\, beer and signature cocktails. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-dan-tyminski-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:Orli Shaham
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Dabinett/McKelway Performance\n\n\n\n\nA consummate musician recognized for her grace\, subtlety and brilliance\, acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham has earned praise from critics around the world for her expressive artistry and exceptional musicianship. The New York Times has called her a “brilliant pianist\,” The Chicago Tribune hailed her as “a first-rate Mozartean\,” and The Guardian described her performance at the BBC Proms as “perfection.” Renowned for bringing both technical mastery and profound musical insight to the stage\, Shaham is celebrated as one of the leading pianists of her generation. \n\n\n\nAn internationally sought-after soloist\, recitalist and chamber musician\, Shaham has appeared with many of the world’s foremost orchestras\, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Philadelphia Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra. Equally at home in recital\, she has performed in major concert halls and festivals across North America\, Europe and Asia\, captivating audiences with programs that combine intellectual depth\, warmth and virtuosity. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon’s program opens with a curated selection of works by Clara Schumann\, celebrating the artistry and enduring legacy of one of the nineteenth century’s most influential pianists and composers\, followed by a captivating journey through Romantic masterworks and contemporary piano literature. Frédéric Chopin’s luminous Berceuse\, intimate Nocturne in B Major and exuberant Ballade No. 3 showcase the composer’s unparalleled gift for lyricism\, elegance and poetic expression. Contrasting these beloved masterpieces are John Adams’ mesmerizing China Gates\, with its shimmering minimalist textures\, and Sarah Kirkland Snider’s evocative The Currents\, a contemporary work of striking emotional depth and atmospheric beauty. Together\, these selections create a compelling exploration of the piano’s expressive possibilities\, weaving together tradition and innovation in a recital of remarkable color\, imagination and artistry. \n\n\n\nBeyond the concert stage\, Shaham is a dedicated educator and advocate for music engagement. She serves on the faculty of The Juilliard School\, is co-host and creative for the nationally syndicated radio program From the Top and founded the interactive children’s concert series Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of today’s most distinguished pianists in an evening of extraordinary artistry and musical expression. \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by the Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway World of the Piano Fund\, established in 2015 in commemoration of the wedding anniversary of Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nClara SchumannSelected WorksFrédéric ChopinBerceuse\, op.57John AdamsChina Gates for Solo PianoSarah Kirkland SniderThe CurrentsFrédéric ChopinNocturne in B Major\, op. 62\, no. 1Frédéric ChopinBallade No. 3 in A-flat Major\, op. 47\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 20 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nJoin us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-Concert Talk! Learn about the artist’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. \n\n\n\nPiano Masterclass\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 21 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nObserve the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-orli-shaham/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Akemi Takayama\, violin & Richard Masters\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty & Guest Artist Recital\n\n\n\nJoin us for an extraordinary collaborative recital featuring the brilliant violinist Akemi Takayama and acclaimed guest pianist Richard Masters (Virginia Tech faculty). Renowned for their individual technical prowess and deep musical sensitivity\, these two exceptional artists join forces for a powerhouse performance that promises to inspire and captivate. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Takayama and Masters will bring to life a compelling program that traverses three distinct musical eras. Experience the profound\, timeless structure of Johann Sebastian Bach\, the lush\, soaring Romanticism of Johannes Brahms\, and the intensely passionate\, lyrical beauty of Belgian composer Guillaume Lekeu.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-akemi-takayama-violin-richard-masters-piano/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:An Tran\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Artist Recital\n\n\n\nExperience an evening of captivating artistry with Vietnamese guitarist An Tran. Praised by The Boston Globe for his “subtle\, graceful virtuosity” and by Soundboard magazine for an “exquisite sense of space\, touch\, and mood\,” Tran approaches performance with purpose\, guided by a belief in music as a shared human experience. Known for his expressive musicianship and innovative approach to the classical guitar\, Tran presents a compelling program that blends technical brilliance with emotional depth\, showcasing the instrument’s remarkable range and beauty.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-an-tran-guitar/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:Sara Davis Buechner
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner returns to the Shenandoah stage for an afternoon of extraordinary artistry\, technical brilliance and interpretive insight. Praised by The New York Times for her “intelligence\, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” and celebrated internationally for her virtuosity and expressive depth\, Buechner has earned top prizes at many of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions\, including the Queen Elisabeth\, Leeds\, Salzburg\, Sydney and Vienna competitions. She was awarded the gold medal at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and a bronze medal at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. \n\n\n\nA sought-after soloist with a repertoire encompassing more than 125 piano concertos\, Buechner has performed with leading orchestras around the world and is renowned for the breadth of her musical interests\, from the standard concert repertoire to acclaimed performances and recordings of silent film scores. Her distinguished career has established her as one of today’s most versatile and compelling pianists. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her international performing career\, Buechner serves as piano chair of Greenwich House Music School\, professor of piano at Temple University and adjunct professor at New York University. A dedicated educator\, advocate and longtime Yamaha Artist\, she continues to inspire audiences around the globe through performances of remarkable artistry and imagination. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon’s program highlights Buechner’s exceptional range as an interpreter\, opening with Mozart’s dramatic Fantasy and Sonata in C Minor\, K. 475/457 and continuing with Weber’s expansive and virtuosic Sonata in C Major\, op. 24. Ravel’s elegant Valses nobles et sentimentales and Poulenc’s colorful\, imaginative Les Soirées de Nazelles complete a recital rich in character\, sophistication and expressive depth.  \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by Marjorie and John Lewis in honor of John O’Conor. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus MozartFantasy and Sonata in C Minor KV 475/457Carl Maria von WeberSonata in C Major\, op. 24Maurice RavelValses Nobles et SentimentalesFrancis PoulencLes Soirées de Nazelles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 25 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nJoin us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-Concert Talk! Learn about the artist’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. \n\n\n\nPiano Masterclass\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 26 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nObserve the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-sara-davis-buechner/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:~Nois Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBright Box Theater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShenandoah New Music\n\n\n\nTake your preconceptions of ‘noise’ and toss them out the window. Equal parts “fiendishly good and fiendishly goofy” (Chicago Tribune)\, ~Nois Quartet is a “prolific\, charismatic young ensemble that is swiftly becoming the American saxophone quartet du jour” (Musical America). At the core of ~Nois’ ethos is a fierce dedication to the commissioning of living composers\, leading to more than 120 world premieres. Founded in 2016\, this award-winning Chicago-based ensemble is dedicated to championing new music for saxophone and building community through innovative\, inclusive and exceptional musical experiences.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-nois-quartet/
LOCATION:Bright Box Theater\, 15 N Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Shenandoah New Music
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Concert: The Naghash Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute \n\n\n\nJess Bertin\, host\n\n\n\nMusic has the power to calm\, restore\, inspire and connect. Created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute\, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Well-Being Concerts reimagine the traditional concert experience as a space for reflection\, mindfulness and human connection. \n\n\n\nThese intimate\, hour-long events blend live music with guided mindfulness practices\, creating a welcoming environment designed to invite audiences to slow down\, listen deeply and engage with music in a meaningful way. Rooted in growing research on the relationship between music and well-being\, the series creates space for participants to experience music not simply as entertainment\, but as a source of renewal\, resilience and shared understanding. \n\n\n\nJoin us after each Well-Being Concert for light refreshments in the lobby. \n\n\n\nReservations are recommended. A suggested contribution of $10 helps support the series\, but you are welcome to reserve your seat at whatever amount is right for you. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-well-being-concert-the-naghash-ensemble/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music,Well-Being Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Naghash Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in an intimate candlelight setting\, The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia creates an immersive musical experience unlike any other. Created by Armenian-American composer John Hodian and inspired by sacred texts from medieval Armenian mystic and priest Mkrtich Naghash\, the ensemble’s music blends the earthy spirituality of folk song with new classical music\, contemporary post-minimalism and the energy of jazz and rock. Three luminous female vocalists joined by master musicians on duduk\, oud\, dhol and piano form this internationally acclaimed ensemble\, creating a sound world that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary. Profoundly moving and deeply immersive\, Songs of Exile offers an evening of reflection\, beauty and transcendent musical storytelling — part folk music\, part classical and wholly unforgettable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn enchanting elixir of sounds based on new Armenian folk and centuries-old poetry”– KEXP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA moment of grace and meditation”– Rolling Stone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis engagement of The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-the-naghash-ensemble/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:The Legendary Ingramettes
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more than six decades\, The Legendary Ingramettes have carried forward one of Virginia’s great musical traditions\, preserving and reimagining the rich legacy of African American gospel music through roof-raising harmonies\, extraordinary vocal power and an unmistakable spirit of joy. Founded by matriarch Maggie Ingram and now led by her daughter Almeta Ingram-Miller\, this Richmond-based ensemble draws inspiration from the Black gospel quartets of the 1940s and 1950s while celebrating the deep musical roots that connect gospel\, folk\, blues and Appalachian traditions across the Commonwealth. Produced in partnership with the Virginia Folklife Program\, the group’s music bridges generations and honors enduring cultural traditions while delivering an electrifying live performance experience. Powerful\, uplifting and deeply rooted in Virginia’s musical heritage\, The Legendary Ingramettes offer an unforgettable celebration of artistry\, history and community. \n\n\n\nThis special Black History Month program is co-sponsored by the Mosaic Center for Diversity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-the-legendary-ingramettes/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:Evelyn Simpson-Curenton\, composer
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Artist Recital\n\n\n\nCelebrate the music of acclaimed composer Evelyn Simpson-Curenton in a special guest artist recital honoring her distinctive voice and lasting contributions to contemporary concert music. Blending influences of classical\, sacred and African American musical traditions\, Simpson-Curenton’s works are celebrated for their lyrical beauty\, emotional depth and rich harmonic language. \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances by distinguished guests\, this inspiring program showcases a selection of Simpson-Curenton’s music\, highlighting her remarkable ability to craft works that are both deeply expressive and profoundly uplifting. Through compelling melodies\, vibrant textures and heartfelt storytelling\, the recital offers audiences an opportunity to experience the artistry of one of today’s most respected composers. \n\n\n\nWidely performed throughout the United States and internationally\, Simpson-Curenton’s music continues to inspire performers and audiences alike. Don’t miss this engaging celebration of a composer whose works speak with grace\, power and enduring humanity.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-evelyn-simpson-curenton-composer/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:Clayton Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith his joyous stage presence\, expressive artistry and remarkable virtuosity\, Clayton Stephenson has become one of classical music’s brightest rising stars. Shenandoah audiences will welcome his return for an afternoon of inspiring performances that reflect the depth\, imagination and musical insight that have earned him international acclaim. Praised by Gramophone for his “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh\, incisive and characterfully alive\,” he brings a rare combination of technical command\, expressive depth and magnetic stage presence to every performance. \n\n\n\nHis recent accomplishments include concerto appearances with the Houston\, North Carolina and Cincinnati Symphonies; recitals at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Carnegie Hall and Fondation Louis Vuitton; and an appointment as artist-in-residence with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Stephenson is the recipient of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant\, winner of the inaugural Nina Simone Piano Competition and a 2025 Sphinx Medal of Excellence honoree. In 2022\, he also made history as the first Black finalist at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. \n\n\n\nStephenson’s remarkable journey began in New York City\, where community music programs helped nurture his talent and foster a lifelong love of music. A student of The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program and later its prestigious Pre-College program\, he rose from practicing on a discarded upright piano to performing on some of the world’s most celebrated stages. Today\, he is recognized not only for his extraordinary musicianship but also for his commitment to expanding access to music and inspiring the next generation of artists. \n\n\n\nReflecting the breadth of his artistry\, Stephenson’s program spans a remarkable range of musical styles and traditions. Audiences will experience the shimmering colors of Maurice Ravel’s Jeux d’eau and Sonatine\, the poetic intensity of Robert Schumann’s Kreisleriana and the timeless message of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s You’ll Never Walk Alone as reimagined by Nina Simone. The recital also features Bill Evans’ meditative Peace Piece before culminating in Sergei Prokofiev’s electrifying Piano Sonata No. 7\, a landmark twentieth-century work celebrated for its virtuosity\, drama and emotional power. \n\n\n\nA graduate of the Harvard–New England Conservatory dual-degree program\, Stephenson continues to captivate audiences around the world with performances that combine joy\, virtuosity and profound musical insight. Don’t miss the return of this extraordinary artist as he once again brings his unique voice and inspiring artistry to the Shenandoah stage. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nMaurice RavelJeux d’eauRodgers & Hammerstein(arr. Nina Simone)You’ll Never Walk AloneRobert SchumannKreisleriana\, op. 16Maurice RavelSonatine\, M. 40Bill EvansPeace PieceSergei ProkofievPiano Sonata No. 7\, op. 83\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 21 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nJoin us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-Concert Talk! Learn about the artist’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. \n\n\n\nPiano Masterclass\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 22 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nObserve the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-clayton-stephenson/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Concert: Devony Smith\, mezzo-soprano & Danny Zelibor\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute \n\n\n\nJess Bertin\, host\n\n\n\nMusic has the power to calm\, restore\, inspire and connect. Created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute\, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Well-Being Concerts reimagine the traditional concert experience as a space for reflection\, mindfulness and human connection. \n\n\n\nThese intimate\, hour-long events blend live music with guided mindfulness practices\, creating a welcoming environment designed to invite audiences to slow down\, listen deeply and engage with music in a meaningful way. Rooted in growing research on the relationship between music and well-being\, the series creates space for participants to experience music not simply as entertainment\, but as a source of renewal\, resilience and shared understanding. \n\n\n\nJoin us after each Well-Being Concert for light refreshments in the lobby. \n\n\n\nReservations are recommended. A suggested contribution of $10 helps support the series\, but you are welcome to reserve your seat at whatever amount is right for you. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-well-being-concert-devony-smith-mezzo-soprano-danny-zelibor-piano/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:artsengage,Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music,Well-Being Concerts
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SUMMARY:RoseWind Duo
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Artist Recital\n\n\n\nRoseWind Duo brings together the expressive warmth of the saxophone and the rich resonance of the marimba in a captivating recital that explores the remarkable versatility of this distinctive chamber pairing. Featuring saxophonist Clifford Leaman and marimbist Scott Herring\, the ensemble is celebrated for its dynamic artistry\, virtuosic performances and imaginative programming. \n\n\n\nThrough an engaging blend of contemporary works\, audience favorites and innovative arrangements\, RoseWind Duo showcases the unique colors\, textures and expressive possibilities of two instruments rarely heard together in concert. Their seamless collaboration and compelling musical dialogue create performances that are at once intimate\, energetic and deeply engaging. \n\n\n\nWhether discovering new repertoire or experiencing familiar music in a fresh light\, audiences will enjoy an evening of exceptional musicianship and inventive chamber music performed by two distinguished artists at the forefront of their field.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-rosewind-duo/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music,Studio & Chamber Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Lark\, Roman & Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTessa Lark\, violinJoshua Roman\, celloEdgar Meyer\, double bass\n\n\n\nThree visionary artists at the forefront of American music come together for an extraordinary evening of virtuosity\, innovation and collaboration. Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark\, acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman and seven-time Grammy Award-winning bassist and composer Edgar Meyer unite in a dynamic program that blends timeless masterworks with bold contemporary voices\, alongside fresh interpretations and original works written specifically for this ensemble. Equally at home in classical music\, folk traditions and boundary-crossing artistic exploration\, these celebrated musicians combine technical brilliance\, intuitive musical chemistry and virtuosic fiddling on violin\, cello and bass. Fresh\, inventive and deeply expressive\, Lark\, Roman & Meyer offers a music experience that celebrates both tradition and artistic discovery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTessa Lark\, violin\n\n\n\n\nA real master of our art.”– Composer John Corigliano \n\n\n\n\n\nA captivating artist.”– Violinist.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoshua Roman\, cello\n\n\n\n\nEffortlessly expressive tone … and playful zest for exploration.”– The New York Times \n\n\n\n\n\nA blend of precision and almost improvisatory freedom that goes straight to the heart.”– San Francisco Chronicle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdgar Meyer\, bass\n\n\n\n\n…the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively unchronicled history of his instrument”– The New Yorker \n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Meyer is not only a legitimate heir to this tradition but also a great energizing factor to the field. His versatility should be celebrated.”– The New York Times \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-lark-roman-meyer/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:Meng Su\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Artist Recital\n\n\n\nJoin internationally acclaimed guitarist Meng Su for an evening of extraordinary artistry and musical expression. Praised for her “pure musical alchemy” by Courier & Press\, Su is celebrated for her lyrical playing\, technical brilliance and captivating stage presence. Her dynamic recital showcases the beauty\, versatility and emotional depth of the classical guitar repertoire.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-meng-su-guitar/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:9 Horses
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBright Box Theater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShenandoah New Music\n\n\n\n9 Horses is an award-winning improvising chamber ensemble featuring original compositions and the incendiary\, genre-hopping virtuosity of all three members. Strings Magazine called their 2021 double LP\, Omegah\, “a restless shapeshifting amalgam of jazz\, rock\, pop\, improvisation\, melody\, and variegated acoustic and electronic textures…” 9 Horses represents their vision of a musical future with no barrier between ‘folk art’ and ‘fine art\,’ and as an ensemble are capable of communicating this idea through musical canvases both great and small.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-9-horses/
LOCATION:Bright Box Theater\, 15 N Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Shenandoah New Music
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SUMMARY:Camerata RCO
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusicians of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\n\n\n\nWhen musicians from one of the world’s great orchestras gather as chamber artists\, something extraordinary happens. Comprised of musicians from Amsterdam’s legendary Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra — “a fixture on shortlists of the world’s great orchestras” (The Washington Post) — Camerata RCO brings intimacy\, virtuosity and remarkable musical connection to the chamber stage. Drawn together by a shared passion for chamber music\, these acclaimed artists create performances filled with warmth\, precision and exceptional artistry. This program showcases beloved works by Mozart and Beethoven\, including Mozart’s Quintet in E-flat Major\, reimagined for expanded chamber forces\, and Beethoven’s celebrated Septet in E-flat Major — a cornerstone of the chamber repertoire renowned for its elegance\, vitality and vibrant interplay between winds and strings. Refined\, expressive and deeply collaborative\, Camerata RCO offers an unforgettable evening of chamber music performed at the highest level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnically superior.”– De Telegraaf \n\n\n\n\n\nCamerata RCO plays with flair.”– Volkskrant \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\na satisfying evening of sophisticated\, expressive music making with a precision ensemble as snug as the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.”– Washington Post \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-camerata-rco/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:Jon Nakamatsu
DESCRIPTION:Meng Su\, guitar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu brings more than three decades of international artistry to the Shenandoah stage in a recital showcasing the elegance\, intensity and musical insight that have made him one of America’s most distinguished pianists. Catapulted to worldwide recognition as the Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition — the only American to earn that distinction since 1981 — Nakamatsu has built an extraordinary career as a soloist\, chamber musician\, recording artist and educator. Praised for his electrifying performances and expressive depth\, he continues to captivate audiences across the globe. \n\n\n\nA frequent guest with more than 150 orchestras worldwide\, Nakamatsu has appeared with leading ensembles in Berlin\, Boston\, Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, Seattle\, Tokyo and beyond\, collaborating with many of the most respected conductors of our time. As a recitalist\, he has performed at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, while his acclaimed recordings have earned widespread critical praise. His distinguished career has also included performances at the White House\, service on the juries of both the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the United States Chopin Piano Competition\, and appointments to the faculties of San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Stanford University. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon’s program explores the imaginative and transformative power of fantasy in music. It opens with Bach’s timeless chorale preludes in Ferruccio Busoni’s celebrated piano transcriptions\, followed by Beethoven’s paired “Quasi una fantasia” sonatas\, including the beloved “Moonlight” Sonata. Contemporary works by Elena Ruehr and Vivian Fung — both written for Nakamatsu — offer a striking contrast\, highlighting his commitment to championing new music and collaborating with living composers. \n\n\n\nThe recital concludes with a trio of masterworks by Frédéric Chopin\, including the expansive Polonaise-Fantaisie\, the dramatic Fantasy in F Minor and the dazzling Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante. Spanning more than two centuries of musical expression\, this thoughtfully curated program showcases the artistry\, versatility and interpretive mastery that have made Nakamatsu a beloved performer on stages around the world.  \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by Bettie McGowin Miller and the Betty R. McGowin Charitable Trust. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nJohann Sebastian Bach(tr. Ferruccio Busoni)Two Chorale PreludesLudwig van BeethovenSonata No. 13 in E-flat Major\, op. 27\, no. 1 “Quasi unaFantasia”Ludwig van BeethovenSonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor\, op. 27\, no. 2 “Quasi unafantasia” (“Moonlight”)Elena RuehrThe CurrentsVivian FungNocturne in B Major\, op. 62\, no. 1Frédéric ChopinPolonaise-fantaisie in A-flat Major\, op. 61Frédéric ChopinFantasy in F Minor\, op. 49Frédéric ChopinAndante spianato et grande polonaise brillante\, op. 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 11 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nJoin us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-Concert Talk! Learn about the artist’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. \n\n\n\nPiano Masterclass\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 12 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nObserve the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-jon-nakamatsu/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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