Faculty Recital: Samantha Cho, piano and Jay Liu, viola
This recital is presented and curated by Samantha Cho from the academic faculty and Jay Liu from the viola faculty.
Program
Johannes Brahms: Viola Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2
I. Allegro amabile
II. Allegro appassionato
III. Andante con moto – Allegro
Jay Liu, viola
Samantha Cho, piano
- Intermission -
Joseph Haydn: Duet for Violin and Cello in D Major, Hob. VI:D1
I. Adagio non molto
II. Allegro
III. Tempo di Minuetto
Florin Pavulescu, violin
Amos Yang, cello
Gabriel Urbain Fauré: Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120
I. Allegro, ma non troppo
II. Andantino
III. Allegro vivo
Florin Pavulescu, violin
Amos Yang, cello
Samantha Cho, piano
Academics
Viola
Samantha Cho
Yun Jie "Jay" Liu
About SFCM’s Viola Department
Study viola at SFCM and bring this traditionally mid-range instrument to the vanguard of the performing world. Four faculty members and about 20 students make up SFCM’s viola department. Studio sizes are kept small, ensuring performance opportunities and tailored instruction for each student in the department. Ensembles available to viola players include baroque and early-music ensembles, contemporary groups, and the Conservatory Orchestra.
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.