Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Lied Ohne Worte from 4 Klavierstücke, op. 65

Etude from 4 Klavierstücke, op. 65

Prelude from 3 Pieces, op. 6

Etude No. 3 (“La brune”) from 12 Etudes nouvelles, op. 29

Nocturne (“Diana”) from 3 Pieces, op. 24

Sergei Bortkiewicz (1877–1952)

Nocturne in E Minor, op. posth.72 No. 1

Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 31

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)

- intermission -

Five Preludes, op. 44

Boris Lyatoshinsky (1895–1968)

Sonata No. 6 in A Major, op. 82

Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953)

Pre-concert Talk

Sunday, February 16 at 1:30PM
Armstrong Concert Hall

Join us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-concert Talk! Learn about Illia Ovcharenko's program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests.

Piano Masterclass

Monday, February 17 at 10AM
Armstrong Concert Hall

Observe Illia Ovcharenko as he works with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM.

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2024/25 Piano Society

Champion | $1,000+

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew U. Ferrari
Mrs. James C. Laidlaw
Marjorie & John Lewis

Advocate | $500 – $999

Miss Stuart T. Greene
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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.

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