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SUMMARY:RoseWind Duo
DESCRIPTION:Orli Shaham\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:Orli Shaham\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:Orli Shaham\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:Orli Shaham\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:Orli Shaham\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:Orli Shaham\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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