Sunday, October 5, 2025 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.

Mélodie, op. 18

George Enescu (1881–1955)

Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman

Joan Tower (b. 1938)

Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)

Black Earth

Fazıl Say (b. 1970)

32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

- intermission -

Carillon nocturne, op. 18

George Enescu (1881–1955)

Sarabande, op. 10

George Enescu (1881–1955)

Third Piano Suite, op. 6, no. 1

I. Preludio
II. Duetto
III. Capriccio
IV. Notturno
V. Danze sacre
VI. Baccanale

Constantin Silvestri (1913–1969)

Pre-concert Talk

Sunday, October 5 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 Silvan Negruțiu's program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests.

Piano Masterclass

Monday, October 6 at 10AM
Armstrong Concert Hall

Observe Silvan Negruțiu 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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2025/26 Piano Society

Champion | $1,000+

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew U. Ferrari
Ms. Alice Irvan & Dr. Bruce Shull
Mrs. James C. Laidlaw
Marjorie & John Lewis

Advocate | $500 – $999

Eleanor Pendleton Monahan
Hon. Jaime de Ojeda
Dane Toler & Lee Ruddle
Mrs. Kay Wise

Ally | $250 – $499

Drs. Laura Dabinett & Russell McKelway
Clare Monahan Dame
Dr. Cee Ann Davis
Wendell Hawken
Warren & Mary Hofstra
Candy & Howard Means
Thomas Miller
Dr. & Mrs. Oljan Repic
Robert C. Snyder, M.D.
Jeanne & Phil Theis
Karen Walker & Robert Larson

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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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.