Yi-Chen Feng, piano - Second Year Artist Diploma Recital
Student Recital
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In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach: Capriccio on the Departure of the Beloved Brother
I. Arioso (Adagio) Bach ‘Friends Gather & Try to Dissuade Him from departing’
II. (Andante) ‘They Picture the Dangers Which May Befall Him’
III. Adagissimo ‘The Friends’ Lament’
IV. (Andante con moto) 'Since He Cannot Be Dissuaded, They Say Farewell.'
V. Allegro poco – ‘Aria of the Postilion’
VI. ‘Fugue in Imitation of the Postilion’s Horn’
J.S. Bach/ Ferruccio Busoni: Three Selected Chorale Preludes
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, (Savior of the nations, come), BWV 659
Nun freut euch, lieben Christen, (Dear Christians, one and all rejoice), BWV 739
Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, (I call to You, Lord Jesus Christ), BWV 639
- Intermission -
Johannes Brahms: 3 Intermezzi, Op.117
No. 1 in E-flat Major, Andante moderato
No. 2 in B-flat Major, Andante non troppo e con molto espressione
No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Andante con moto
Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83
I. Allegro inquieto
II. Andante caloroso
III. Precipitato
Piano
Yoshikazu Nagai
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 Emanuel Ax, Sergei Babayan, Richard Goode, Stephen Hough, Menahem Pressler, and Shai Wosner.
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