Meany Center presents: Emanuel Ax, piano
$60-$68
Johann Sebastian Bach — Keyboard Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825
Arnold Schoenberg — Piano Pieces Op. 79
Robert Schumann — Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
Maurice Ravel — Valses nobles et sentimentales ("Noble and Sentimental Waltzes")
Frédéric Chopin — Three Mazurkas, Op. 59
Johann Sebastian Bach – Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825
Arnold Schoenberg – Piano Pieces, Op. 79
Robert Schumann – Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
Maurice Ravel – Valses nobles et sentimentales
Frederic Chopin – Mazurkas, Op. 59
Frederic Chopin – Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillant in E-flat major, Op. 22
There are few pianists as universally beloved as Emanuel Ax. In constant demand since his 1974 win at the first Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition, Ax has earned a reputation for top-notch performances that "seem to enfold every listener in a metaphorical embrace" (Seattle Times). Ax recreates his New York recital debut program on its 40th anniversary, with the vantage point of profound musical maturity, depth, and understanding.
"Ax is an extremely satisfying pianist; he is at home in a wide variety of music and his pianism is always thoughtful, lyrical, lustrous." (The Washington Post)