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SUMMARY:Orli Shaham
DESCRIPTION:Jon Nakamatsu\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:Sara Davis Buechner
DESCRIPTION:Jon Nakamatsu\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
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SUMMARY:Clayton Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Jon Nakamatsu\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
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SUMMARY:Jon Nakamatsu
DESCRIPTION:Jon Nakamatsu\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
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