presents
Washington Week
4th GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM for students of the International Music Academy, Liechtenstein (IMA)
Produced by
Dr. Ryuji Ueno in collaboration with the Ryuji Ueno Foundation and the Embassy of Liechtenstein
International Music Academy, Liechtenstein (IMA)
Julian Kainrath, violin
Petar Pejčić, cello
Dmytro Semikras, piano
Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory
Welcome Speech
Dr. Ryuji Ueno
M.D., Ph.D., Ph.D., Founder and Executive Producer of the Ryuji Ueno Foundation and Director of the Ryuji Ueno Institute for Mind & Music Experience at Shenandoah Conservatory
Overture to "I vespri siciliani"
Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Emanuele Andrizzi, conductor
Neiges for Eight Cellos
Kaija Saariaho (1952–2023)
CELLO ENSEMBLE
Julian Schwarz, director
Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975)
Akemi Takayama, violin
Ellen Jewett, violin
Ryo Yanagitani, piano
Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, op. 45
IV. Allegro Molto
Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)
Luosha Fang, violin
Eric Silberger, violin
Benedict Klöckner, cello
Ryo Yanagitani, piano
Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor
I. Molto Allegro agitato
II. Andante con moto tranquillo
III. Scherzo. Leggiero e vivace
IV. Finale. Allegro assai appassionato
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Julian Kainrath, violin
Petar Pejčić, cello
Dmytro Semikras, piano
Special thanks to Dr. Ryuji Ueno for hosting the students and mentors from the Leadership Program of the International Music Academy, Liechtenstein, as part of the Ryuji Ueno Institute for Mind & Music Experience.
We are also grateful to Symphony Orchestra director Emanuele Andrizzi for sharing this rehearsal time and the other many ways he helped make this special event possible.
Thank you also to Akemi Takayama for organizing today's program.
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