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SUMMARY:Jon Nakamatsu
DESCRIPTION:Symphony Orchestra\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\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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