Youmei Xia, Piano - First Year Master's Recital
This event is open to the public and no tickets are required for attendance.
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: Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826
I. Sinfonia
II. Allemande
III. Courante
IV. Sarabande
V. Rondeaux
VI. Capriccio
Samuel Barber: Excursions, Op. 20
I. Un poco allegro
II. In slow blues tempo
III. Allegretto
IV. Allegro molto
- Intermission -
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 “Pastarole”
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
Frédéric Chopin: 4 Mazurkas, Op. 24
I. Lento(1810–1849)
II. Allegro non troppo
III. Moderato
IV. Moderato
Piano
Awadagin Pratt
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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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