Francesca Hurst – Past Concerts
Dynamic and engaging, pianist Francesca Hurst delights audiences with a mix of classical and contemporary music. Listeners have described her playing as "moving and compelling" and "powerful yet sensitive." Classically trained, she fell into the new music scene in 2013, when a last-minute gig with Great Noise Ensemble turned into a decade-long engagement as their pianist. At ease with a wide range of repertoire, she makes sense of the music regardless of style and period, is passionate about communicating with audiences, and has a special interest in performing music by women.
As a new music pianist, Francesca has appeared as a solo and collaborative guest artist at festivals like the Atlantic Music Festival, New Music Delaware, New Music Gathering, Charlotte New Music Festival, and the Bang on a Can Music Marathon. Equally versatile in the classical repertoire, she has played in such venues as the Kennedy Center, the National Gallery of Art, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, and internationally in Bulgaria, Italy, Portugal, and France. During the pandemic, she created the 100-day online video series Daily Dose of Piano, which featured music from the Baroque to today, including 14 premieres. She was recently named to the Performing Artist Touring Roster of the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and just recorded her debut album of women composers, which will be released in early 2024.
Francesca is on the piano faculty at The Catholic University of America and the University of Virginia, and maintains a thriving private piano studio in Northern Virginia. She is an MTNA Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and holds a DMA in Piano Performance.
Calvary Community Concert Series: Francesca Hurst, piano
Jennifer Margaret Barker — Selected works
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Free
Washington International Piano Series: Francesca Hurst
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Frédéric Chopin — Selected works
Hildegard von Bingen — Selected works
Free
Bonita Lestina Performance Series: Francesca Hurst, piano
Frédéric Chopin — Selected works
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Free
Out of the Shadows: Celebrating Women in the Arts
Free (RSVP available)
Mildred McDaniel Concert Series: Francesca Hurst in recital
Caroline Shaw — Selected works
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Frédéric Chopin — Selected works
Free
Christopher Newport University: Francesca Hurst, piano
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
Jennifer Margaret Barker — Selected works
Free
Friday Music Series: Francesca Hurst, piano
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
Free (RSVP required)
Friday Nights at Redeemer: Francesca Hurst, piano
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
$10 (full-time students free)
Davies Concert Series: Francesca Hurst, piano
Acclaimed pianist Francesca Hurst performs in this final concert of the Davies Concert Series season.
In line with the mission of keeping mu…
Free (pay-what-you-can)
Grace Concert Series: Francesca Hurst, Piano
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Free
Reston CenterStage Meet the Artists Series: Francesca Hurst, Piano
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Free
Van Vleck House & Gardens Second Sunday Concert Series: Francesca Hurst, Piano
Faina Lushtak — Selected works
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Free ($10 suggested donation)
Washington International Piano Series: Francesca Hurst, Piano Recital
Jennifer Margaret Barker — BuMian
Faina Lushtak — Piano Sonata in C major
Frédéric Chopin — Four Mazurkas, Op. 17
Caroline Shaw — Gustave Le Gray
Jennifer Margaret Barker — Moana
Faina Lushtak — Old and New
Free (RSVP available)
Music For A New World: A Flute & Piano Recital featuring Francesca Hurst, piano & Robert Cart, flute
Lili Boulanger — D'un matin de printemps ("Of a Spring Morning")
Sergi Casanelles — Sonata for Flute and Piano
Valerie Coleman — Fanmi Imèn ("Human Family")
David Serkin Ludwig — Flute Sonata No. 1
Free (No admission charge, goodwill donations welcome.)
Music For A New World: A Flute & Piano Recital featuring Francesca Hurst, piano & Robert Cart, flute
Lili Boulanger — D'un matin de printemps ("Of a Spring Morning")
Sergi Casanelles — Sonata for Flute and Piano
Valerie Coleman — Fanmi Imèn ("Human Family")
David Serkin Ludwig — Flute Sonata No. 1
Free (No admission charge, goodwill donations welcome.)
Music For A New World: A Flute & Piano Recital featuring Francesca Hurst, piano & Robert Cart, flute
Lili Boulanger — D'un matin de printemps ("Of a Spring Morning")
Sergi Casanelles — Sonata for Flute and Piano
Valerie Coleman — Fanmi Imèn ("Human Family")
David Serkin Ludwig — Flute Sonata No. 1
Free
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