Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

This performance is made possible by Marjorie and John Lewis in honor of John O’Conor.

10 Variations on ‘La stessa, la stessissima’, WoO 73

Theme. Andante con moto
Variation 1
Variation 2
Variation 3
Variation 4
Variation 5
Variation 6
Variation 7
Variation 8
Variation 9
Variation 10. Allegretto, alla Austriaca
Coda. Tempo I

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Carnaval, op. 9

Préambule
Pierrot
Arlequin
Valse noble
Eusebius
Florestan
Coquette
Réplique
Papillons
Lettres dansantes
Chiarina
Chopin
Estrella
Reconnaissance
Pantalon et Colombine
Valse allemande
Paganini
Aveu
Promenade
Pause
Marche des Davidsbündler contre les Philistins

Robert Schumann (1810–1856)

Three Preludes

I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
II. Andante con moto e poco rubato
III. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso

George Gershwin (1898–1937)

Virtuoso Etude No. 7 based on Gershwin’s “Fascinatin’ Rhythm”

Earl Wild (1915–2010)

- intermission -

Six moments musicaux, op. 16

No. 4 in E Minor, Presto

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943)

Études-tableaux, op. 33 (1914 ed.)

No. 8 in G Minor

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943)

Morceaux de fantaisie, op. 3

No. 4, Polichinelle

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943)

18 Pieces, op. 72

No. 5, “Méditation”

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)

Eight Études, op. 42

No. 4 in F-sharp Major
No. 5 in C-sharp Minor

Alexander Scriabin (1872–1915)

Islamey, op. 18

Mily Balakirev (1837–1910)

Pre-concert Talk

Sunday, April 12 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 Olga Kern’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests.

Piano Masterclass

Monday, April 13 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall

Observe Olga Kern as he works with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. 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+

Barbara & Andy Ferrari
Bruce Goldstein & Robin Talbert
Ms. Alice Irvan & Dr. Bruce Shull
Mrs. James C. Laidlaw
Marjorie & John Lewis
Ken Watson

Advocate | $500 – $999

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

Ally | $250 – $499

Nan Keller Bryant
Drs. Laura Dabinett & Russell McKelway
Clare Monahan Dame
Dr. Cee Ann Davis
Wendell Hawken
Warren & Mary Hofstra
Robert & Ann Lesman
Rachel Funkhouser Lynch
Candy & Howard Means
Thomas Miller
Courtney Reilly & Joseph Hammett
Dr. & Mrs. Oljan Repic
Robert C. Snyder, M.D.
Jeanne & Phil Theis
Margaret Toxopeus
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.