Sunday, September 20, 2026 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.

Three Preludes and Fugues, op. 16 (1845)

Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in G Minor (Andante - Allegro vivace)

Clara Schumann (1819–1896)

Quatre Pièces caractéristiques, op. 5 (1834–1836)

III. Romance (Andante con sentimento)

Clara Schumann (1819–1896)

Scherzo No. 1 in D Minor, op. 10 (1838)

Clara Schumann (1819–1896)

Trois Romances, op. 11 (1838–1839)

I. Andante
II. Andante — Allegro passionato
III. Moderato — Animato

Clara Schumann (1819–1896)

Drei Romanzen, op. 21 (1853 and 1855)

I. Andante
III. Agitato

Clara Schumann (1819–1896)

Romanze in B Minor, WoO (1856)

Clara Schumann (1819–1896)

- intermission -

Berceuse, op. 57

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)

China Gates for Solo Piano

John Adams (b. 1947)

The Currents

Sarah Kirkland Snider (b. 1973)

Nocturne in B Major, op. 62, no. 1

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)

Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, op. 47

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)

Pre-concert Talk

Sunday, September 20 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 Orli Shaham’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests.

Piano Masterclass

Monday, September 21 at 9:15AM | Armstrong Concert Hall

Observe Orli Shaham as she works with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9AM.

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2026/27 Piano Society

Champion | $1,000+

Barbara & Andy Ferrari
Ms. Alice Irvan & Dr. Bruce Shull
Mrs. Barbara Laidlaw
Marjorie & John Lewis
Dr. Oljan Repic
Mr. Phillip M. Zabriskie

Advocate | $500 – $999

Candace & Patrick Felling
Bruce Goldstein & Robin Talbert
Thomas Miller
Eleanor Pendleton Monahan
Jeanne & Phil Theis
Dane Toler & Lee Ruddle

Ally | $250 – $499

Rebecca Bowman
Dr. Nan K. Bryant
Claude J. Crawford
Clare Monahan Dame
Warren & Mary Hofstra
Heather Humphries
Ms. Mary Ann Milosavich

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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Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

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.

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