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An Afternoon With Alexander Kobrin
Week 2 Piano Recital
Chautauqua School of Music Piano Program Guest Faculty Recital: Alexander Kobrin

July 5, 2022
CHQ School of Music
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall @ 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Van Cliburn gold medalist and guest piano faculty member Alexander Kobrin returns with a program that includes works by Schubert, Brahms, Chopin, and features Rachmaninoff’s virtuosic masterwork, Variations on a Theme of Corelli, and a poetry reading by Rachel Sharp.

COVID Protocol

Our COVID protocols vary depending on the nature of the program involved. Thank you for helping us navigate these varied protocols so we can endeavor to bring you a summer of brilliant program without interruption. Please note that where masking is in effect, surgical, KN95, or N95 masks are required. All protocols are subject to change; Chautauqua Institution will remain in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 

While the majority of venues and circumstances at Chautauqua Institution are operating with optional masking, Chautauqua Institution WILL be requiring audiences to mask when attending:

  • Chautauqua Opera Company and Conservatory performances in Norton Hall and other indoor venues
  • Chautauqua Theater Company performances in Bratton Theater and other indoor venues
  • All indoor student performances and studio visits
Performance Pieces

Fantaisie in F minor, Op.49                                         
Frédéric Chopin  1810-1849

Gaspard de la nuit                                                                 
Maurice Ravel   1875-1937
- poetry readings by Rachel Sharp     Ondine     Le Gibet
     Scarbo

                                                                                               Intermission

Symphonic Etudes Op. 13                                                   
Robert Schumann   1810-1856

   Theme – Andante   Etude I (Variation 1) – Un poco più vivo    Etude II (Variation 2) – Andante    Etude III – Vivace   Etude IV (Variation 3) – Allegro marcato   Etude V (Variation 4) – Scherzando    Etude VI (Variation 5) – Agitato   Etude VII (Variation 6) – Allegro molto    Etude VIII (Variation 7) – Sempre marcatissimo    Etude IX – Presto possibile    Etude X (Variation 8) – Allegro con energia    Etude XI (Variation 9) – Andante espressivo    Etude XII (Finale) – Allegro brillante (based on Marschner's theme)