Matthew Reffner, cello

Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009

I. Prélude
II. Allemande
III. Courante
IV. Sarabande
V. Bourrée 1 and 2
VI. Gigue

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

- brief pause -

Sonata in A Major

I. Allegretto ben moderato
II. Allegro 

César Franck (1822–1890)

Marika Bournaki, piano

Matthew Reffner is currently attending Shenandoah Conservatory and studying cello performance under the instruction of Julian Schwarz. Matthew plays as a member in the Northern Neck Orchestra. At Shenandoah Conservatory, Matthew has been principal cello of Into the Woods, Beethoven's Symphony No. 8, Britten's A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Tuck Everlasting. Matthew most recently attended the Eastern Music Festival in the summer of 2023 and has also attended the Philadelphia International Music Festival. Reffner has participated in masterclasses held by John Koen, Patrick Jee, Lluis Claret, Amit Peled, Shar Prescott and Gloria dePasquale. 

Matthew Reffner is from the studio of Julian Schwarz. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Music in Performance (Cello).