Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

This performance is made possible by the Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway World of the Piano Fund, established in 2015 in commemoration of the wedding anniversary of Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway.

Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56b

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

Sonata for Two Pianos, FP 156

I. Prologue
II. Allegro molto
III. Andante lirico 
IV. Epilogue

Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)

- intermission -

Variations on a Theme by Paganini

Witold Lutosławski (1913–1994)

Suite No. 2, op. 17

I. Introduction: Alla Marcia
II. Valse: Presto
III. Romance: Andantino
IV. Tarantelle: Presto

Sergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943)

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall

Join us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30 p.m. in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-concert Talk! Learn about Alexander Bernstein's and Marika Bournaki’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests.

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Laura N. Dabinett & Russell B. McKelway

Endowed Performance Sponsor, World of the Piano Fund

Alexander Bernstein & Marika Bournaki

Marjorie & John Lewis

Concert Sponsor, World of the Piano

Imogen Cooper

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2024/25 Piano Society

Champion | $1,000+

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew U. Ferrari
Mrs. James C. Laidlaw

Advocate | $500 – $999

Ms. Alice Irvan & Dr. Bruce Shull
Michael Rutkaus
Dane Toler & Lee Ruddle

Ally | $250 – $499

Drs. Laura Dabinett & Russell McKelway
Dr. & Mrs. William Ellis
Warren & Mary Hofstra
Courtney Reilly & Joseph Hammett
Dr. & Mrs. Oljan Repic

Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the members of the Piano Society and Friends of the Conservatory for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.

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Contact Director of Individual Giving Kristol Bond at (540) 545-7252 or kristol.bond@su.edu for more information or other ways to give.

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Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available across the courtyard in Gregory Hall (approximately 100 feet from the Armstrong Concert Hall lobby). Please notify house management for assistance.

Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted during performances.