Collaborators

Gabriel Anker, violin
Conor McAvinue, viola
Julian Bennett, cello

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90
     I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck
     II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen

Paul Juon (1872–1940)
Rhapsodie for Piano Quartet in F Major, Op. 37
     I. Moderato
     II. Allegretto
Gabriel Anker, violin
Conor McAvinue, viola
Julian Bennett, cello

-Intermission-

Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 11
     I. Un poco adagio - Allegro vivace
     II. Aria: Senza passione, ma espressivo
     III. Scherzo: Allegrissimo – Intermezzo: Lento. Alla burla, ma pomposo – Tempo I
     IV. Finale: Allegro un poco maestoso

About SFCM's Piano Department 

SFCM pianists study in a focused, energized, and supportive environment. Artist-teachers with a wealth of international performing experience provide close instruction and mentorship to an exclusive group of fewer than 50 students. Performance opportunities within the Conservatory and around San Francisco help prepare students for a career at the highest professional level. Students also have the chance to enter a yearly concerto competition, the winner of which performs with the Conservatory Orchestra. Interdepartmental collaboration, guest artist residencies, and master classes round out a transformative piano education. Recent guest artists include Leon Fleisher, Garrick Ohlsson, Sergei Babayan, Stephen Hough, Richard Goode, Menahem Pressler, and Emanuel Ax.