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Steinway Society of Western PA presents Sandro Russo, pianist

January 19 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

$25

The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania is proud to present pianist SANDRO RUSSO in a Sunday afternoon solo recital at Carnegie Mellon University.

Acclaimed for his profound sense of poetry and distinctive style, Sandro Russo has been in demand as a soloist in many venues around the world. He unanimously receives accolades for his sparkling virtuosity and his playing has often been referred to as a throwback to the grand tradition of elegant pianism and beautiful sound. Sandro Russo has performed in such prestigious concert halls as Weill and Zankel halls at Carnegie Hall, Kilbourn Hall (Eastman Theater), the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Salle Cortot in Paris, Teatro Politeama in Palermo, Stoller Hall in Manchester (U.K.) and the Konzerthaus Berlin. His performances have aired on all the major radio stations in the US and abroad.

PROGRAM
J. S. BACH Prelude, BWV 106, from Cantata “Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit“
J. S. BACH Chaconne, BWV 1004, from Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor
FRANZ LISZT Transcendental Études: Nos. 10 “Appassionata”, 11 “Harmonies du soir”, 12 “Chasse-neige”
– INTERMISSION –
PANCHO VLADIGEROV Improvisation, from Episodes, Op. 36
ROBERT SCHUMANN Fantasy in C major, Op. 17
FERRUCCIO BUSONI Vierte Ballet-Szene (Walzer und Gallop), Op. 33a

Details

Date:
January 19
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$25
Event Category:

Organizer

Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania
Phone
4125514569
Email
sunk1@duq.edu
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Venue

Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States
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Phone
412-268-2383
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