Old First Concerts Classical Concerts

Date: Sat, Aug 22, 3:00 AM

Opening Night at Old First

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Venue: Old First Concerts • Neighborhood: San Francisco Bay Area • Map • Details

TICKETS LIVE STREAM LINK The 9th annual San Francisco International Piano Festival is proud to present opening night at Old First Concerts, continuing the festival's long standing partnership with the series. As the season celebrates a kaleidoscope of international voices, we begin with Samuel Barber's Souvenirs , a charming and sparkling suite of dances reflective of different musical traditions. Derek Bermel's Turning presents a profound postcard in variation form, written after the composer's studies in Ghana. Beginning with a simple hymn tune, the work explores an eclectic palette of musical styles in dramatic fashion. The music of Liszt is featured throughout the evening, a master musical storyteller who exploits the full tonal and technical possibilities of the piano. This program features the San Francisco debut of renowned pianist Éva Polgár in solo works by Liszt and in duo works with festival founder and artistic director Jeffrey LaDeur. Ms. Polgár maintains an active and international performance schedule along with her dedication to mentoring the next generation of musicians. Her performances have been heard at Carnegie Hall, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, and at prominent venues throughout the United States and her native Hungary. Don't miss this varied and exciting evening of classics and rare gems! * San Francisco debut Samuel Barber Souvenirs for piano four hands Derek Bermel Turning (1995) Franz Liszt Bénédiction et serment for piano four hands, S. 628 Deux légendes, S. 175 St. François d’Assise: La Prédication aux oiseaux St. François de Paule marchant sur les

Date: Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 PM

Solo Recital Series: Alexandre Dossin, piano

Format: RecitalTicketed

Venue: Old First Concerts • Neighborhood: San Francisco Bay Area • Map • Details

TICKETS LIVE STREAM LINK The San Francisco International Piano Festival is proud to present pianist Alexandre Dossin in this solo recital and festival debut. Considered by Martha Argerich an “extraordinary musician” and by the international critics a “phenomenon” and “a master of contrasts,” Steinway Artist Alexandre Dossin keeps an active performing, recording, and teaching career. Alexandre Dossin is Professor of Piano and Chair of Keyboard at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance. Originally from Brazil, Alexandre Dossin is a graduate from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory (Russia) and holds a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin (USA). Mr. Dossin has championed both classic and contemporary composers through performance, recording, and preparation of scores for Schirmer Performance Editions. The recital will include music by George Walker, a composer with whom Mr. Dossin has special affinity, having recorded his complete works for piano on the Naxos label. Don't miss this opportunity to hear these vital musical voices in masterful performances! American Piano Music from the last 100 years Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) Selections from Thirteen Anniversaries (1965-1988) II – In Memoriam: William Kapell III- For Stephen Sondheim V- For Leo Smit VII- In Memoriam: Helen Coates IX- For Jessica Fleischmann XII- For Aaron Stern XIII-In Memoriam: Ellen Goetz Robert Pollock (b. 1946) 9 Piano Miniatures (2003-2024) 88 (2003) Nine (for Beatrice’s ninth birthday) (2017) For Klazine’s 75th Birthday (2020) For Celeste on her 24th birthday (2023) For Esther o