Enjoy a free recital by some of the 2022 Cliburn Competition non-finalist competitors. Lunch is available for purchase (no outside food or drinks).
Archives: Performances
SYMPOSIUM: Classical Music and Social Impact
The arts have always been a reflection of the human experience: a reaction to and expression of current and personal events, social values, and cultural identity. How are classical musicians and organizations addressing today’s issues, and how can they affect change and make a difference in individual lives? Leading artists and institutions come together to explore their roles in creating a positive social impact and discuss how they can best serve their communities.
Moderator: Elliott Forrest
Panel: Daniel Trahey, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKids artistic liaison; Jennifer Koh, violinist and curator
Performer Test
NOW PERFORMING
YANGRUI CAI
CHINA | AGE 21
HOUGH Fanfare Toccata
LISZT “Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude” from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses
BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Paganini, op. 35, Book I
Ridglea Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Sergey Tanin for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Sergey’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
SERGEY TANIN
Russia I Age 26
Sergey Tanin started piano lessons when he was 5 years old, and—though his parents were not musicians and never pushed him to practice—his commitment to the instrument grew quickly. By age 9, he had decided to be a pianist. Growing up in Yakutia in far Eastern Russia, a long way from major cities and the concerts they might offer, he drew inspiration from recordings by great artists, such as Argerich, Pletnev, Michelangeli, and Rubinstein. He was “taken by the power of music.”
He first gained international recognition in 2018 at the Géza Anda Competition in Switzerland (third prize and audience award), which he followed in 2020 by winning the Kissinger KlavierOlymp in Germany. After graduating in 2019 from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, where he studied with Irina Plotnikova, he moved to Switzerland to attend the Basel Musik Academie under the tutelage of Claudio Martinez-Mehner. He holds the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, and, in 2020, the Swiss Television (SRF) released a documentary about him, entitled The Pianist Who Came in from the Cold.
As a soloist, he has performed with leading symphony orchestras, including the Tonhalle-Orchestra Zürich, Musikkollegium Winterthur, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Bremen Philharmonic, Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic, and Vogtland Philharmony. He has performed in recital in Czechia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Finland, France, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. His debut CD, released in 2021 on the Prospero Classical label, was nominated for an International Classical Music Award.
His most vivid concert memory came in May 2020, during lockdown, when he was asked to perform a livestreamed concert at the famous Hotel Storchen Zurich. They lifted a Steinway by crane to the rooftop, where Sergey played with a view of the mountains, lakes, and people below. “I was so happy at that moment,” he said, “especially when I heard the applause from the streets.”
RIDGLEA LIBRARY
3628 Bernie Anderson Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Central Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Arseniy Gusev for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Arseniy’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
ABOUT ARSENIY GUSEV
Russia | Age 23
When Arseniy Gusev was 5 years old, an upright piano was brought into his St. Petersburg home, and he immediately started playing and experimenting with it. He wrote his first piece—a romance on a Pushkin poem—shortly thereafter, and his grandmother asked him if he would like to go to music school. He went on to study both composition and piano performance at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Upon graduation in 2018, he moved to the United States, where he attends the Cleveland Institute of Music, under the tutelage of Sergei Babayan (piano) and Keith Fitch (composition).
He has performed in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Slovakia, Germany, and the United States, and his compositions have been heard in Mariinsky Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Dortmund, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and other major venues. Arseniy is a laureate of many prestigious competitions, such as the Dorothy McKenzie Artist Award, Cleveland Piano Virtu(al)oso Competition, Singapore International Piano Competition, Three Arts Piano Competition, Cleveland Composers Guild Contest, “Another Space” Composition Competition, International Gavrilin Competition, International Competition “Performer-Composer,” and others.
Arseniy has an exclusive publishing contract with Kompozitor, one of the biggest publishers in Eastern Europe. He says: “I hope to do everything I can to bring the tradition of composer-pianists back on a new level.”
CENTRAL LIBRARY
500 W 3rd St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Southwest Regional Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Xiaolu Zang for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Xiaolu’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
XIAOLU ZANG
China I Age 22
Born in Qinhuangdao, Xiaolu Zang was 4 years old when an electric keyboard caught his attention. He eventually attended the Beijing Central Music Conservatory Middle School for seven years under Professor Ye Lin and won first prizes in several major Chinese competitions. It was during that time, at the age of 15, that he recalls a singular day when he determined himself to become a professional musician. That commitment took him to Germany in 2017, where he studies with Arie Vardi at Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover.
Xiaolu has done well at international contests, including winning first prize at the Verona and Mayenne (France) Competitions, and strong showings at the Busoni, Leeds, Queen Elisabeth, and Hamamatsu Competitions. He performed numerous concerts in China, Germany, Japan, Austria, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Dubai. His strong interest in collaboration led to his work with the Staatsballett Hannover in 2020, playing both of Chopin’s piano concertos with the Staatsorchester Hannover in its special production about the life of choreographer Nijinsky.
Growing up in China and living five years in Europe now, Xiaolu visited the United States three times prior to the Cliburn and is looking forward to more time here. He finds experiencing different cultures to be key to artistic development, noting: “The essence of all kinds of music is to move people, to let one think, to mark the victory of humanity. The way we achieve it should not be the same, just like what Feruccio Busoni said, ‘Music is born free.’”
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
4001 Library Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76109
East Regional Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Ilya Shmukler for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Ilya’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
ILYA SHMUKLER
Russia I Age 27
When he was 3 years old, Moscow native Ilya Shmukler’s mother found him jumping on the bed and beautifully singing Robertino Loreti’s “Jamaica;” she immediately recognized his musical talent and started him in lessons. It was important to his non-musician parents that he be raised as a well-rounded person, so his early years were also spent with school, table tennis, and ballroom dancing. But at 10, he says his life changed after applying for and winning his first music competition and attending the subsequent international summer academy: “There I discovered a true musical life, and I fell in love with it, inspiring me to commit my life to music.”
He performed his first recital at age 12, and made his orchestral debut at 14. He has since made solo appearances in Europe and North America, and has performed with the Mariinsky Theatre, Sendai Philharmonic, Bayer Symphoniker, Tambov Symphonic, and New Music Orchestras, among others.
Ilya is a laureate of many international piano competitions, taking top prizes at the New York Virtuoso, Lewisville Lake Symphony, Artist Presentation Society (St. Louis), Shigeru Kawai (Tokyo), Sсriabin–Rachmaninov (Bulgaria), and Rachmaninov (St. Petersburg) Competitions. He was also a competitor in the 2017 Cliburn Competition. In 2021, he won the Carnegie Weill Recital Hall Debut Audition and will make his New York debut at the venerated venue in December 2022.
He completed his master’s degree with honors at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in 2021, under the guidance of Elena Kuznetsova and Sergey Kuznetsov. Presently, he studies with 2001 Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch at the International Center for Music at Park University in Parkville, Missouri.
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
6301 Bridge St, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Northwest Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Denis Linnik for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Denis’ progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
ABOUT DENIS LINNIK
Belarus I Age 26
Denis Linnik began his musical education in his hometown of Maryina Horka, Belarus, when he was 6. Just two years later, he moved to Minsk to study piano and live with other talented young musicians—he says being constantly surrounded by music made it a truly inseparable part of his life. His musical development advanced quickly over the next years, leading him to success in youth competitions and successful stints at the State Gymnasium-College of Arts “I.O. Akhremchik” and the Belarusian State Academy of Music.
He moved to Switzerland in 2017, where he currently studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Basel with Claudio Martinez Mehner and Zoltán Fejérvári. He has won awards at several major piano international competitions, such as the Città di Cantù International Piano and Orchestra Competition, International Horowitz Competition, and Orpheus Chamber Music Competition. His debut CD was released by the KNS Classical label in 2022.
His concert activity as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber collaborator has led him across Europe, where he performed at prestigious festivals, including the Gstaad Menuhin, Wien Modern, ArtDialog, 100% Classique, and SOLSberg Festivals. Aside from the standard piano repertoire, he enjoys exploring the fields of historical performance, contemporary music, and jazz. In 2021, he took part in several jazz projects, as well as two operas by contemporary American composers Du Yun and Michael Hersch.
He sees his participation in the Cliburn as a “singular opportunity to try myself on the highest level and to compete with the best musicians of my generation.” More than that, though, he says: “For several reasons since my very childhood, I was imagining myself playing in this particular competition and had a feeling that it could be a life-changing event for me as a musician.”
NORTHWEST LIBRARY
6228 Crystal Lake Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76179
Summerglen Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Elizaveta Kliuchereva for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Elizaveta’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
ABOUT ELIZAVETA KLIUCHEREVA
Russia I Age 23
When she was 6, Elizaveta Kliuchereva—who was born in Moscow into a family of visual artists—was walking in the corridors of her art school and found a very old piano standing in the corner. She says: “From the moment I saw the piano and opened the keyboard, I realized that it is going to be my life, and I would not be able to live without music.”
She has since studied at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover, and the Accademia Internazionale di Imola “Incontri col Maestro” with Vladimir Ovchinnikov, Arie Vardi, and Boris Petrushansky, respectively. Elizaveta is a prizewinner of more than 30 international piano competitions in the United Kingdom, China, Kazakhstan, Italy, Estonia, Russia, and France, and was a semifinalist at last year’s Leeds Competition.
Among her performance highlights are the Ukrainian Kharkiv Philharmonic, Central Music School at the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Hilton Head Symphony, National Philharmonic of Russia, St. Petersburg State Symphony, Prague Radio Symphony, Karaganda Symphony Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and New Mexico Philharmonic. She now comes to the Cliburn to realize a “real dream—to play in this hall and on this stage, where many genius pianists have played before.”
Summerglen Library
4205 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137
Reby Cary Youth Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Anna Geniushene for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Anna’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
ABOUT ANNA GENIUSHENE
Russia | Age 31
Born in Moscow on New Year’s Day in 1991, Anna Geniushene made her recital debut just seven years later in the small hall of the Berlin Philharmonic. She has since developed a diverse and versatile career as an artist: performances in major world venues such as the Town Hall in Leeds, National Concert Hall in Dublin, Museum of Arts in Tel Aviv, the Konzerthaus ‘Neue Welt,’ Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, and Sala Greppi in Milan; a dedication to chamber music, including duo piano repertoire with her husband, Lukas Geniušas, and close collaboration with Quartetto di Cremona; and the creation of her own festival of collaborative music-making (NikoFest).
During the pandemic, Anna’s pension for creativity manifested in online projects, such as a series of online recitals for the Vancouver Chopin Society, participation in the “Armchairs Season” of the Moscow Philharmonic, and recording sessions for the ConSpirito music channel on YouTube. Her debut CD was released on LINN Records in March 2020.
A laureate of major international piano contests, she has had strong finishes at the Leeds, Tchaikovsky, Busoni, and Dublin Competitions. She sees her participation in the Cliburn as a “dream,” as an “opportunity to be part of a very friendly community, to find a new audience, and to challenge myself.”
Anna graduated from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in 2015, and completed her Master’s with Distinction and Advanced Diploma from the Royal Academy of Music (London) in 2018. She has also been one of the elite Bicentenary Scholars at the Academy under the tutelage of Christopher Elton.
Reby Cary Youth Library
3851 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103
Golden Triangle Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Jonathan Mak for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Jonathan’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
ABOUT JONATHAN MAK
Canada I Age 25
On Jonathan Mak’s third birthday, his sister’s piano teacher decided to give him a trial lesson; he has been actively studying both piano and viola ever since. He made his orchestra debut with the Canadian Sinfonietta just one year later, at the age of 4.
After graduation from the Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in his native Toronto, he went on to study with Daniel Shapiro at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in piano performance, as well as minors in viola performance and German. Under the tutelage of Boris Slutsky, he recently completed his master’s degree in piano performance at the Yale School of Music, where he is currently pursuing a Master of Musical Arts degree. In fall 2022, he will begin doctoral studies at Rice University with Jon Kimura Parker.
Jonathan’s international accomplishments include first prize at the 2009 Manchester International Concerto Competition for Young Pianists; the 2013 Jean Lumb Foundation Kotcheff Family Arts Award; and the 2021 Sylva Gelber Music Foundation Award. He has been a guest soloist with numerous orchestras, most notably the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Bulgaria, Manchester Camerata, Orchestra Filarmonica di Udine, and Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra, and has also given recitals in Italy, Bulgaria, Manchester, China, Vienna, and Poland.
An avid chamber musician, he has been invited to perform at various festivals including the Festival of the Sound in Ontario, Ottawa Chamberfest, and the Edinburgh International Festival. In the summer of 2017, Jonathan was part of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada as an Award of Excellence winner. Returning to the orchestra in 2018, he joined NYOC on their European tour as a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts Michael Measures Prize.
Golden Triangle Library
4264 Golden Triangle Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76244
Meadowbrook Library
Join 2022 Cliburn Competitor Elizaveta Kliuchereva for a 30-minute recital, followed by a Q&A Session hosted by the librarians.
Make sure to get a copy of Cliburn Notes, an activity booklet about the 2022 Competition with baseball card style statistics about each competitor. Following the visit, follow Elizaveta’s progress online at cliburn.org, or by attending Watch Parties held at your library.
ABOUT ELIZAVETA KLIUCHEREVA
Russia I Age 23
When she was 6, Elizaveta Kliuchereva—who was born in Moscow into a family of visual artists—was walking in the corridors of her art school and found a very old piano standing in the corner. She says: “From the moment I saw the piano and opened the keyboard, I realized that it is going to be my life, and I would not be able to live without music.”
She has since studied at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover, and the Accademia Internazionale di Imola “Incontri col Maestro” with Vladimir Ovchinnikov, Arie Vardi, and Boris Petrushansky, respectively. Elizaveta is a prizewinner of more than 30 international piano competitions in the United Kingdom, China, Kazakhstan, Italy, Estonia, Russia, and France, and was a semifinalist at last year’s Leeds Competition.
Among her performance highlights are the Ukrainian Kharkiv Philharmonic, Central Music School at the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Hilton Head Symphony, National Philharmonic of Russia, St. Petersburg State Symphony, Prague Radio Symphony, Karaganda Symphony Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and New Mexico Philharmonic. She now comes to the Cliburn to realize a “real dream—to play in this hall and on this stage, where many genius pianists have played before.”
Meadowbrook Library
2800 Stark St. Fort Worth, TX 76112
Free Concert in the Fort Worth Stockyards
Ahead of the first-ever PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals in Fort Worth, 2017 Cliburn Bronze Medalist Daniel Hsu will perform a free-to-attend concert alongside bull riding’s most prestigious event (May 13–22). Joining an already action-packed lineup of free programming, the performance will be held Friday, May 13 at the Tractor Supply Co. Stage in the Fort Worth Stockyards and will conclude with the playing of the genre-bending single “Free,” when he will be joined by Averi Burk and Lou Charle$.
JOSHUA ROMAN, cello
“Roman’s extraordinary performance combines the expressive control of Casals with the creative individuality and virtuoso flair of Hendrix himself.” – The Guardian
Now a solid Cliburn Concerts favorite, Joshua Roman is a cellist, composer, and curator whose performances embrace musical styles from Bach to Radiohead. Before setting off on his unique path as a soloist, he was the Seattle Symphony’s principal cellist—a job he began at just 22 years of age and left only two years later. He has since become renowned for his genre-bending repertoire and wide-ranging collaborations. Joshua was named a TED Senior Fellow in 2015; his Main Stage TED Talks/Performances garnered millions of views. His endeavors outside the concert hall have taken him to Uganda with his violin-playing siblings, where they played chamber music in schools, HIV/AIDS centers, and displacement camps. He’ll perform two distinctive concerts in April: one traditional recital at the Kimbell, as well as a more casual experience at The Post at River East.
With Conor Hanick, piano
Program
BEETHOVEN Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A Major, op. 69
intermission
MASON BATES Hymn for the Future
ANDREA CASARRUBIOS Silbo
JAMES LEE III Ekah
CAROLINE SHAW Shenandoah
BARTÓK Romanian Folk Dances
ABOUT JOSHUA ROMAN, CELLO
Joshua Roman is a cellist, accomplished composer, and curator whose performances embrace musical styles from Bach to Radiohead. Before setting off on his unique path as a soloist, he was the Seattle Symphony’s principal cellist–a job he began at just 22 years of age and left only two years later. He has since become renowned for his genre-bending repertoire and wide-ranging collaborations. He was named a TED Senior Fellow in 2015. Joshua’s live performance of the complete Six Suites for Solo Cello by J.S. Bach on TED’s Facebook page garnered nearly one million live viewers, with millions more for his Main Stage TED Talks/Performances, including an improvisational performance with Tony-winner/MacArthur Fellowship recipient Bill T. Jones and East African vocalist Somi.
A Gramophone review of his 2017 recording of Aaron Jay Kernis’s Cello Concerto (written for Joshua) proclaimed that “Roman’s extraordinary performance combines the expressive control of Casals with the creative individuality and virtuoso flair of Hendrix himself.” Recent highlights include performing standard and new concertos with the Colorado, Detroit, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, and San Francisco Symphonies. In addition to his other orchestral appearances, he has collaborated with the JACK, St. Lawrence, and Verona Quartets, and brings the same fresh approach to chamber music projects to his own series, Town Music at Town Hall Seattle.
Joshua Roman’s adventurous spirit has led to collaborations with artists outside the music community, including creating On Grace with Tony-nominated actor Anna Deavere Smith. His compositions are inspired by sources such as the poetry of Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy K. Smith, and the musicians he writes for, such as the JACK Quartet, violinist Vadim Gluzman, and conductor David Danzmayr. His endeavors outside the concert hall have taken him to Uganda with his violin-playing siblings, where they played chamber music in schools, HIV/AIDS centers, and displacement camps.
ABOUT CONOR HANICK, PIANO
Pianist Conor Hanick is regarded as one of his generation’s most inquisitive interpreters of music new and old, whose “technical refinement, color, crispness and wondrous variety of articulation benefit works by any master” (The New York Times). He has recently been presented by the Gilmore Festival, New York Philharmonic, Caramoor, Cal Performances, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and the Park Avenue Armory, and performed with the Seattle Symphony, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Iowa, and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. A fierce advocate for the music of today, he has premiered over 200 pieces and collaborated with composers ranging from Pierre Boulez, Kaija Saariaho, and Steve Reich, to the leading composers of his generation, including Nico Muhly, Caroline Shaw, Tyshawn Sorey, Matthew Aucoin, and Christopher Cerrone. In the 2022–2023 season, Conor premieres a new piano concerto by composer Samuel Carl Adams with the San Francisco Symphony and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen; appears with soprano Julia Bullock at the Aix en Provence Festival in Olivier Messiaen’s Harawi; and performs recitals at the Library of Congress, Hancher Auditorium, Ensemble Music Society of Indianapolis, the 92nd Street Y, and elsewhere. As a member of the American Modern Opera Company (AMOC), he served as an artistic director of the Ojai Festival in 2022. He is the director of solo piano at the Music Academy of the West and serves on the faculty of the Peabody Institute, Mannes College, and The Juilliard School.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
JOSHUA ROMAN, cello
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE AND VENUE FOR THIS CONCERT HAVE CHANGED. THIS CONCERT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28 AT THE POST AT RIVER EAST.
ALL TICKETS FOR THE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED DATE WILL BE HONORED.
IF YOU PURCHASED TICKETS FOR THE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED DATE AND CANNOT ATTEND PLEASE CONTACT KIM BLOUIN, [email protected].
“Roman’s extraordinary performance combines the expressive control of Casals with the creative individuality and virtuoso flair of Hendrix himself.” – The Guardian
ABOUT JOSHUA ROMAN, CELLO
Now a solid Cliburn Concerts favorite, Joshua Roman is a cellist, composer, and curator whose performances embrace musical styles from Bach to Radiohead. Before setting off on his unique path as a soloist, he was the Seattle Symphony’s principal cellist—a job he began at just 22 years of age and left only two years later. He has since become renowned for his genre-bending repertoire and wide-ranging collaborations. Joshua was named a TED Senior Fellow in 2015; his Main Stage TED Talks/Performances garnered millions of views. His endeavors outside the concert hall have taken him to Uganda with his violin-playing siblings, where they played chamber music in schools, HIV/AIDS centers, and displacement camps. He’ll perform two distinctive concerts in April: one traditional recital at the Kimbell, as well as a more casual experience at The Post at River East.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts
For questions about ticketing please contact the Cliburn at 817.738.6536
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
ALIM BEISEMBAYEV, piano
“A worthy winner, with a polish and maturity to his playing that marked him among…the finalists … dashing, extrovert.” – The Guardian
PROGRAM
BACH French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813
SCHUBERT Sonata in C Minor, D. 958
intermission
LISZT Selections from Études d’exécution transcendante, S. 139
ABOUT ALIM BEISEMBAYEV
2015 CLIBURN JUNIOR WINNER & 2021 LEEDS GOLD MEDALIST
Alim Beisembayev first caught international—and Fort Worth—attention when he took first prize at the inaugural Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival in 2015, the first Kazakhstan-born pianist to win a Cliburn competition. And our hometown could not have been prouder as we cheered this cherished member of the Cliburn Family on to a gold-medal victory at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2021, where he also won the audience prize. Since then, this now 25-year-old London-based artist has debuted with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, BBC Symphony Orchestra, SWR Symphonieorchester Stuttgart, and has released his debut album on Warner Classics. He’s played the Wigmore Hall, Southbank Centre, Oxford Piano Festival, and Chopin Institute in Warsaw, in addition to a tour of Europe, in association with the Steinway Prizewinner Concerts Network, and Korea, with the World Culture Network. Now help us welcome him back for this one-night-only Cliburn Concerts debut at the Kimbell.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
BENJAMIN GROSVENOR, piano
“Astounding technical gifts, the freshness of his imagination, his intense concentration, the absence of any kind of show, and the unmistakable sense of poetic immersion directed solely at the realization of music” – Süddeutsche Zeitung
Benjamin Grosvenor has been heralded as one of the most important pianists to emerge from the United Kingdom in several decades. He’s racked up an impressive display of awards in Europe, from Gramophone, Classic Brit Critics’, UK Critic’s Circle, BBC Young Musician Competition, and Diapason d’Or Jeune. He has been featured on two BBC documentaries and CNN’s Human to Hero series. He is currently completing a season as artist-in-residence at Wigmore Hall, after residencies at both Radio France and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He’s played with the Chicago, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras, and at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and Barbican Centre. He was the youngest-ever British musician to sign to the Decca Classics label. He cofounded a local music festival in 2020 to connect people during the pandemic. And in July 2022, he celebrated his 30th birthday. Join us for this stunning Cliburn Concerts debut.
Program
BACH | BUSONI Chaconne in D Minor (from Partita No. 2, BWV 1004)
SCHUMANN Fantasie in C Major, op. 17
intermission
RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin
PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
TIMO ANDRES, composer & piano
“…an unhurried grandeur that has rarely been felt in American music since John Adams came on the scene… more mighty than shy, [Andres] sounds like himself.” – The New Yorker
Timo Andres is an American composer and pianist who was born in California, grew up in rural Connecticut, and now makes his home in Brooklyn. On one night in February, moderated by Buddy Bray, we’ll explore his dual, homegrown talent. As a composer, he’s written works commissioned by such major cultural institutions as the Boston Symphony, Carnegie Hall, and Los Angeles Philharmonic; he was also a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2016. As a pianist, he’s played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, as well as the North Carolina, New World, and Albany Symphonies, and at Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall, Phillips Collection, and (le) Poisson Rouge. And when his Carnegie Hall solo recital debut was canceled in April 2020, the artist reconstructed his program as a series of YouTube videos, which were the subject of a feature in The New York Times.
PROGRAM
HOLCOMB Wherein Lies the Good
CHOPIN Mazurka in C Major, op. 24, no. 2
JOPLIN Magnetic Rag
CHOPIN Mazurka in B-flat Major, op. 17, no. 1
JOPLIN Gladiolus Rag
CHOPIN Mazurka in F-sharp Minor, op. 59, no. 3
JOPLIN A Breeze From Alabama
CHOPIN Mazurka in B-flat Minor, op. 24, no. 4
JOPLIN Euphonic Sounds
CHOPIN Mazurka in B Major, op. 56, no. 1
JOPLIN Paragon Rag
ANDRES Wise Words
ANDRES Honest Labor
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Modern Art Museum lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit https://www.themodern.org/visit/map-and-directions
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
J’NAI BRIDGES, MEZZO-SOPRANO
This concert is SOLD OUT.
To be placed on the waiting list for tickets contact Kim Blouin at [email protected] with the number of tickets you’d like, your name, phone number, and email address.
If you have tickets and know you cannot attend please consider donating your tickets back to the Cliburn by contacting [email protected].
This Concert will take place indoors in the comfort of the Post’s Trinity Room.
“Her instrument and talent were striking…. her low notes were great, elemental things, seeming to roll through the auditorium, her high range all sharply milled gunmetal.” – Washington Post
A flashy Cliburn Concerts debut, without a doubt: J’Nai Bridges comes to Fort Worth fresh off a 2022 Grammy win for her recording of Philip Glass’ Akhnaten with the Metropolitan Opera. She’s known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (The New York Times) and has been heralded as “a rising star” (Los Angeles Times); she’s graced the world’s top stages in repertoire ranging from traditional favorites to world premieres to spirituals and standards. The American mezzo-soprano sold out her Carnegie Hall solo recital debut. She’s performed at the BBC Proms, Elbphilharmonie, and Tanglewood Festival; with the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dutch National Operas; and with the National, BBC, New York Philharmonic, and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the last with Yo-Yo Ma. And now a handful of lucky Fort Worth patrons will get to hear her excellence in two intimate concerts, one at the Kimbell, one at The Post.
ABOUT J’NAI BRIDGES, MEZZO-SOPRANO
2022 GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
Two time Grammy® Award-winning American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (The New York Times), and “calmly commanding stage presence” (The New Yorker) has been heralded as “a rising star” (Los Angeles Times), gracing the world’s top opera and concert stages.
The 2022-23 season will spotlight Ms. Bridges in one of her signature roles as Carmen with debut engagements at the Arena di Verona, Canadian Opera Company, and a return to Dutch National Opera, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. As a native of Tacoma, WA, Bridges eagerly anticipates her Seattle Opera debut in a concert performance of Samson et Delilah as Delilah in January 2023. Additional concert engagements include Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony with the Detroit Symphony in November, and a world premiere by Carlos Simon in April 2023 with the National Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Bridges’ recital engagements for the season begin with the performance of a world premiere by Jimmy Lopez at 92NY in December, and continue throughout 2023 at Washington University, Thomasville Center for the Arts, The Cliburn, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, San Francisco Performances, and the Mondavi Center in Davis, California.
In the midst of the worldwide pandemic, she emerged as a leading figure in classical music’s shift toward conversations of inclusion and racial justice in the performing arts. In 2022 she was announced as one of the Kennedy Center’s NEXT50 cultural leaders. Bridges led a highly successful panel on race and inequality in opera with the Los Angeles Opera that drew international acclaim for being a “conversation of striking scope and candor” (The New York Times). In early 2021, Ms. Bridges was featured in the Converse shoe brand’s All Stars Campaign for its Breaking Down Barriers collection. Bridges also performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel for two episodes of the digital SOUND/STAGE series, and as part of the Global Citizen movement’s Global Goal campaign, a program which also included Coldplay, Shakira, Usher and more. The pandemic also forced the cancellation of Ms. Bridges’ numerous debuts during the 2020-21 season including the title role of Carmen at The Metropolitan Opera. Ms. Bridges 2019-20 season included her highly acclaimed debut at The Metropolitan Opera as Nefertiti in a sold-out run of Philip Glass’ opera Akhnaten, as well as a house and role debut with Washington National Opera as Dalila in Samson et Dalila.
Other recent highlights include the 2022 Grammy® Award-winning Metropolitan Opera production of Akhnaten and 2021 Grammy® Award-winning recording of Richard Danielpour’s oratorio The Passion of Yeshua with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, performing at the National Library of Congress to honor legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenburg as she received the 2022 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award, her sold-out Carnegie Hall Recital debut, her role debut of Kasturbai in Satyagraha at LA Opera, and her debuts at Dutch National Opera and the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Ms. Bridges also created the role of Josefa Segovia in the world premiere of John Adams’ Girls of the Golden West at San Francisco Opera, and performed in the world premiere of Bel Canto at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, an opera by Jimmy Lopez based on the novel by Ann Patchett.
Bridges is a recipient of the prestigious 2018 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Award, a 2016 Richard Tucker Career Grant, first prize winner at the 2016 Francisco Viñas International Competition, first prize winner at the 2015 Gerda Lissner Competition, a recipient of the 2013 Sullivan Foundation Award, a 2012 Marian Anderson award winner, the recipient of the 2011 Sara Tucker Study Grant, the recipient of the 2009 Richard F. Gold Grant from The Shoshana Foundation, and the winner of the 2008 Leontyne Price Foundation Competition. J’Nai completed a three-year residency with the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, represented the United States at the prestigious BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition.
A native of Tacoma, Washington, she earned her Master of Music degree from Curtis Institute of Music, and her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Manhattan School of Music.
ABOUT Mark Markham, piano
Pianist Mark Markham is equally at home as a soloist, a collaborator with great singers, a chamber musician, a jazz pianist, or a vocal coach, and his interpretations have been praised by the public and press alike. His international career encompasses performances in North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, while the artistry of his playing has been described as “brilliant”, “exquisitely detailed” and “in full service to the music”.
This season Mr Markham gives solo concerts in Lincoln NE and in Honolulu for the Alliance Française. He will also give performances with tenor Limmie Pulliam in Lincoln, Harrisburg PA, and Jonesboro AK, as well a recital at the 92nd Street Y in New York City with mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges.
Starting in 1995 for twenty seasons, Mr. Markham was the recital partner of Jessye Norman, giving nearly 300 performances in thirty countries, including recitals in Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Philharmonie in Berlin, La Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, London’s Royal Festival Hall, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Salzburg Festival, Bunka Kaikan in Tokyo, Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in Greece, the Baalbek Festival at the Temple of Bacchus in Lebanon, and at the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize presentation to President Jimmy Carter in Oslo.
Mr Markham is a former faculty member of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, the Norfolk Festival of Yale University and the Britten-Pears School of the Aldeburgh Festival in England. He has given master classes throughout the US, Europe and Asia and has been a guest lecturer for The Johns Hopkins University and the Metropolitan Opera Guild.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano
“Her instrument and talent were striking…. her low notes were great, elemental things, seeming to roll through the auditorium, her high range all sharply milled gunmetal.” – Washington Post
A flashy Cliburn Concerts debut, without a doubt: J’Nai Bridges comes to Fort Worth fresh off a 2022 Grammy win for her recording of Philip Glass’ Akhnaten with the Metropolitan Opera. She’s known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (The New York Times) and has been heralded as “a rising star” (Los Angeles Times); she’s graced the world’s top stages in repertoire ranging from traditional favorites to world premieres to spirituals and standards. The American mezzo-soprano sold out her Carnegie Hall solo recital debut. She’s performed at the BBC Proms, Elbphilharmonie, and Tanglewood Festival; with the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dutch National Operas; and with the National, BBC, New York Philharmonic, and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the last with Yo-Yo Ma. And now a handful of lucky Fort Worth patrons will get to hear her excellence in two intimate concerts, one at the Kimbell, one at The Post.
PROGRAM
BRAHMS
Dein blaues Auge, op. 59, no. 8
Die Mainacht, op. 43, no. 2
Von ewiger Liebe, op. 43, no. 1
RAVEL
Shéhérazade
Asie
La flûte enchantée
L’indifférent
INTERMISSION
DE FALLA
Seven Popular Spanish Songs
El paño moruno
Seguidilla murciana
Asturiana
Jota
Nana
Canción
Polo
JOHN CARTER
Cantata
Prelude
Rondo: Peter go ring dem bells
Recitative: Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Air: Let us break bread together
Toccata: Ride on King Jesus
ABOUT J’NAI BRIDGES, MEZZO-SOPRANO
2022 GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
Two time Grammy® Award-winning American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (The New York Times), and “calmly commanding stage presence” (The New Yorker) has been heralded as “a rising star” (Los Angeles Times), gracing the world’s top opera and concert stages.
The 2022-23 season will spotlight Ms. Bridges in one of her signature roles as Carmen with debut engagements at the Arena di Verona, Canadian Opera Company, and a return to Dutch National Opera, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. As a native of Tacoma, WA, Bridges eagerly anticipates her Seattle Opera debut in a concert performance of Samson et Delilah as Delilah in January 2023. Additional concert engagements include Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony with the Detroit Symphony in November, and a world premiere by Carlos Simon in April 2023 with the National Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Bridges’ recital engagements for the season begin with the performance of a world premiere by Jimmy Lopez at 92NY in December, and continue throughout 2023 at Washington University, Thomasville Center for the Arts, The Cliburn, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, San Francisco Performances, and the Mondavi Center in Davis, California.
In the midst of the worldwide pandemic, she emerged as a leading figure in classical music’s shift toward conversations of inclusion and racial justice in the performing arts. In 2022 she was announced as one of the Kennedy Center’s NEXT50 cultural leaders. Bridges led a highly successful panel on race and inequality in opera with the Los Angeles Opera that drew international acclaim for being a “conversation of striking scope and candor” (The New York Times). In early 2021, Ms. Bridges was featured in the Converse shoe brand’s All Stars Campaign for its Breaking Down Barriers collection. Bridges also performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel for two episodes of the digital SOUND/STAGE series, and as part of the Global Citizen movement’s Global Goal campaign, a program which also included Coldplay, Shakira, Usher and more. The pandemic also forced the cancellation of Ms. Bridges’ numerous debuts during the 2020-21 season including the title role of Carmen at The Metropolitan Opera. Ms. Bridges 2019-20 season included her highly acclaimed debut at The Metropolitan Opera as Nefertiti in a sold-out run of Philip Glass’ opera Akhnaten, as well as a house and role debut with Washington National Opera as Dalila in Samson et Dalila.
Other recent highlights include the 2022 Grammy® Award-winning Metropolitan Opera production of Akhnaten and 2021 Grammy® Award-winning recording of Richard Danielpour’s oratorio The Passion of Yeshua with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, performing at the National Library of Congress to honor legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenburg as she received the 2022 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award, her sold-out Carnegie Hall Recital debut, her role debut of Kasturbai in Satyagraha at LA Opera, and her debuts at Dutch National Opera and the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Ms. Bridges also created the role of Josefa Segovia in the world premiere of John Adams’ Girls of the Golden West at San Francisco Opera, and performed in the world premiere of Bel Canto at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, an opera by Jimmy Lopez based on the novel by Ann Patchett.
Bridges is a recipient of the prestigious 2018 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Award, a 2016 Richard Tucker Career Grant, first prize winner at the 2016 Francisco Viñas International Competition, first prize winner at the 2015 Gerda Lissner Competition, a recipient of the 2013 Sullivan Foundation Award, a 2012 Marian Anderson award winner, the recipient of the 2011 Sara Tucker Study Grant, the recipient of the 2009 Richard F. Gold Grant from The Shoshana Foundation, and the winner of the 2008 Leontyne Price Foundation Competition. J’Nai completed a three-year residency with the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, represented the United States at the prestigious BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition.
A native of Tacoma, Washington, she earned her Master of Music degree from Curtis Institute of Music, and her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Manhattan School of Music.
ABOUT Mark Markham, piano
Pianist Mark Markham is equally at home as a soloist, a collaborator with great singers, a chamber musician, a jazz pianist, or a vocal coach, and his interpretations have been praised by the public and press alike. His international career encompasses performances in North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, while the artistry of his playing has been described as “brilliant”, “exquisitely detailed” and “in full service to the music”.
This season Mr Markham gives solo concerts in Lincoln NE and in Honolulu for the Alliance Française. He will also give performances with tenor Limmie Pulliam in Lincoln, Harrisburg PA, and Jonesboro AK, as well a recital at the 92nd Street Y in New York City with mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges.
Starting in 1995 for twenty seasons, Mr. Markham was the recital partner of Jessye Norman, giving nearly 300 performances in thirty countries, including recitals in Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Philharmonie in Berlin, La Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, London’s Royal Festival Hall, the Musikverein in Vienna, the Salzburg Festival, Bunka Kaikan in Tokyo, Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in Greece, the Baalbek Festival at the Temple of Bacchus in Lebanon, and at the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize presentation to President Jimmy Carter in Oslo.
Mr Markham is a former faculty member of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, the Norfolk Festival of Yale University and the Britten-Pears School of the Aldeburgh Festival in England. He has given master classes throughout the US, Europe and Asia and has been a guest lecturer for The Johns Hopkins University and the Metropolitan Opera Guild.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
Vadym Kholodenko, piano
This concert will take place indoors in the Trinity Room at The Post at River East.
This concert is sold out.
“Kholodenko exudes a sense of excitement that comes straight out of his personality. Pianist and composer sounded as one, the performance closer to an experience of absolute improvisation than one will ever find in the classical repertoire. He played with such precipitous muscularity and high spirits… [with a] delicate and wistful side to his artistry that was utterly charming.” – New York Classical Review
REPERTOIRE
PROKOFIEV Four Pieces, op. 32
SCHUBERT Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946
ADÉS Traced Overhead
VINE Piano Sonata No. 1
ABOUT VADYM KHOLODENKO
2013 Cliburn Gold Medalist
His Cliburn appearance in 2013 is never to be forgotten; the dynamic and technically phenomenal performances earned Vadym Kholodenko the gold medal and the adoration of fans and critics around the world. He’s since concertized in the major halls and with prestigious orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia, including being named the first artist-in-partnership of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, where Bass Hall audiences were treated to hearing every Prokofiev concerto in his capable hands. His recordings are also lauded: he’s won a Diapason d’Or de l’année (France’s GRAMMY® equivalent) and “Editor’s Choice” from London’s Gramophone magazine. The Kyiv native now returns to Fort Worth—his first Cliburn Concerts appearance in nine years—for two unique concert experiences. See him perform Schubert and Prokofiev in a traditional recital at the Kimbell, or in the casual and intimate confines of The Post. We recommend getting your tickets early.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
Vadym Kholodenko, piano
“Kholodenko exudes a sense of excitement that comes straight out of his personality. Pianist and composer sounded as one, the performance closer to an experience of absolute improvisation than one will ever find in the classical repertoire. He played with such precipitous muscularity and high spirits… [with a] delicate and wistful side to his artistry that was utterly charming.” – New York Classical Review
REPERTOIRE
PROKOFIEV Four Pieces, op. 32
SCHUBERT Sonata in E-flat Major, D. 568
intermission
PROKOFIEV Things in Themselves, op. 45
PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 6 in A Major, op. 82
ABOUT VADYM KHOLODENKO
2013 Cliburn Gold Medalist
His Cliburn appearance in 2013 is never to be forgotten; the dynamic and technically phenomenal performances earned Vadym Kholodenko the gold medal and the adoration of fans and critics around the world. He’s since concertized in the major halls and with prestigious orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia, including being named the first artist-in-partnership of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, where Bass Hall audiences were treated to hearing every Prokofiev concerto in his capable hands. His recordings are also lauded: he’s won a Diapason d’Or de l’année (France’s GRAMMY® equivalent) and “Editor’s Choice” from London’s Gramophone magazine. The Kyiv native now returns to Fort Worth—his first Cliburn Concerts appearance in nine years—for two unique concert experiences. See him perform Schubert and Prokofiev in a traditional recital at the Kimbell, or in the casual and intimate confines of The Post. We recommend getting your tickets early.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
Masks are required while inside the auditorium.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
Kimbell Art Museum Renzo Piano Pavilion
JESSIE MONTGOMERY, composer
“Music is my connection to the world. It guides me to understand my place in relation to others and challenges me to make clear the things I do not understand. I imagine that music is a meeting place at which all people can converse about their unique differences and common stories.” – Jessie Montgomery
She’s a decorated composer and violinist whose works are frequently performed around the world by leading musicians and ensembles. Jessie Montgomery was born and raised in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in the 1980s, during a time when the neighborhood was at a major turning point: artists gravitated to this hotbed of artistic experimentation and community development. Her parents—a musician and a theater storyteller—took her to rallies, performances, and parties where neighbors, activists, and artists gathered to celebrate and support the movements of the time. From this sprung Jessie’s unique voice; her music interweaves classical music with elements of vernacular music, improvisation, poetry, and social consciousness. She is an acute interpreter of 21st-century American sound and experience, and she joins us at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth for one night only in a showcase of her music and musicianship, moderated by Buddy Bray.
Musicians
Swang Lin (violin)
Mai Ke (violin)
DJ Cheek (viola)
John Belk (cello)
William Clay (bass)
Ivan Petruzziello (clarinet)
Erica Vernice Simmons (soprano)
Program
Source Code (string quartet)
Lunar Songs (string quintet, soprano)
Peace (clarinet and piano)
I Want to Go Home (string quartet, soprano)
Strum (string quartet)
ABOUT JESSIE MONTGOMERY
Jessie Montgomery is an acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. She is the recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award from the ASCAP Foundation and the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, and her works are performed frequently around the world by leading musicians and ensembles. Her music interweaves classical music with elements of vernacular music, improvisation, poetry, and social consciousness, making her an acute interpreter of 21st-century American sound and experience. Her profoundly felt works have been described as “turbulent, wildly colorful and exploding with life” (The Washington Post).
Jessie was born and raised in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in the 1980s during a time when the neighborhood was at a major turning point in its history. Artists gravitated to the hotbed of artistic experimentation and community development. Her parents—her father a musician, her mother a theater artist and storyteller—were engaged in the activities of the neighborhood and regularly brought Jessie to rallies, performances, and parties where neighbors, activists, and artists gathered to celebrate and support the movements of the time. It is from this unique experience that Jessie has created a life that merges composing, performance, education, and advocacy.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Modern Art Museum lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit https://www.themodern.org/visit/map-and-directions
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
2022 Cliburn Amateur Competition Final Round
“A celebration of music, and the people who have to make music no matter what.” – Boston Globe
Final Round Schedule
with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Jon Lee, Software Engineer, 41, United States
PROKOFIEV Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26 (III)
Michael Slavin, Neuro-Ophthalmologist (retired), 71, United States
BEETHOVEN Concerto No. 1 in C Major, op. 15 (I)
Xavier Aymonod, Marketing Director – Public Transportation, 46, France
PROKOFIEV Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26 (III)
intermission
Masanori Murakami, Clinical Project Manager, 38, Japan
PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26 (III)
Dmytro Vynogradov, Business Development Manager, 52, Ukraine
TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, op. 23 (III)
Dominique Salloum, CEO – Artificial Intelligence Industry, 53, France/Lebanon
PROKOFIEV Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26 (III)
This eighth edition of the Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition will bring together 39 of the most devoted, highly talented non-professional pianists, age 35 and older, in the world. Representing 19 countries, these artists—who are accountants, engineers, doctors, business executives by day—will share their love for music with each other, and with all of us, over the course of a week. Include the Amateur Final Round in your Cliburn Concerts subscription this year and witness the stunning conclusion, as six finalists truly live out their dreams by performing on the Bass Hall stage with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Then stay as we learn who will take first prize in this meaningful monument to the beauty of music making in everyday life. The audience is invited to stay for the Awards Ceremony directly following (after jury voting) to see who wins!
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Amateur Performances.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
Bass Performance Hall
525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Yunchan Lim, 2022 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
This concert is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list for tickets please contact the box office at [email protected] or call 817.212.4280.
Sensational 2022 Cliburn Gold Medalist Yunchan Lim returns to Fort Worth this September for his much anticipated Cliburn Concerts debut. Yunchan’s breathtaking performances at the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition this June captured the hearts of not only the jury but the audience as well; In addition to first prize, he won the audience award and best performance of a new work. Videos of his Competition appearances quickly broke classical music records—with one amassing 5 million views in just two weeks and reaching #24 trending globally on YouTube.
REPERTOIRE
BRAHMS Four Ballades, op. 10
MENDELSSOHN Fantasy in F-sharp Minor, op. 28 “Scottish Sonata”
intermission
LISZT Deux légendes
LISZT Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata
ABOUT YUNCHAN LIM, 2022 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
In June 2022, Yunchan Lim became the youngest person ever to win gold at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; his performances throughout showcased a “magical ability” and a “natural, instinctive quality” (La Scena) that astounded listeners around the world. The depth of his artistry and connection to listeners also secured him the Audience Award and Best Performance of a New Work (for Sir Stephen Hough’s Fanfare Toccata).
Just 18 years old, Yunchan’s ascent to international stardom has been meteoric. His final Cliburn Competition appearance with Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 delivered the defining moment of the three-week event; as one critic noted: “The applause that followed was endless: a star had emerged before our eyes” (Seen and Heard International). The video of that performance trended globally on YouTube in the days after, reaching #25, and has now become the most-watched version of that piece on the platform, amassing more than 5.5 million views in just one month.
Yunchan has performed across his native South Korea—including with the Korean Orchestra Festival, Korea Symphony, Suwon Philharmonic, and Busan Philharmonic Orchestras, among others—as well as in Madrid, at the invitation of the Korea Cultural Center in Spain. His 2022–2023 inaugural tour as Cliburn winner takes him across four continents, with highlights including the Aspen Music Festival, La Jolla Music Society, and Performing Arts Houston in the United States; Seoul Arts Center, National Concert Hall in Taipei, and the KBS and Korean National Symphony Orchestras in Asia; and recital tours in Europe and South America.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
YUNCHAN LIM, 2022 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
This concert is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list for tickets please contact the box office at [email protected] or call 817.212.4280.
Sensational 2022 Cliburn Gold Medalist Yunchan Lim returns to Fort Worth this September for his much anticipated Cliburn Concerts debut. Yunchan’s breathtaking performances at the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition this June captured the hearts of not only the jury but the audience as well; In addition to first prize, he won the audience award and best performance of a new work. Videos of his Competition appearances quickly broke classical music records—with one amassing 5 million views in just two weeks and reaching #24 trending globally on YouTube.
REPERTOIRE
BRAHMS Four Ballades, op. 10
MENDELSSOHN Fantasy in F-sharp Minor, op. 28 “Scottish Sonata”
intermission
LISZT Deux légendes
LISZT Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata
ABOUT YUNCHAN LIM, 2022 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
In June 2022, Yunchan Lim became the youngest person ever to win gold at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition; his performances throughout showcased a “magical ability” and a “natural, instinctive quality” (La Scena) that astounded listeners around the world. The depth of his artistry and connection to listeners also secured him the Audience Award and Best Performance of a New Work (for Sir Stephen Hough’s Fanfare Toccata).
Just 18 years old, Yunchan’s ascent to international stardom has been meteoric. His final Cliburn Competition appearance with Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 delivered the defining moment of the three-week event; as one critic noted: “The applause that followed was endless: a star had emerged before our eyes” (Seen and Heard International). The video of that performance trended globally on YouTube in the days after, reaching #25, and has now become the most-watched version of that piece on the platform, amassing more than 5.5 million views in just one month.
Yunchan has performed across his native South Korea—including with the Korean Orchestra Festival, Korea Symphony, Suwon Philharmonic, and Busan Philharmonic Orchestras, among others—as well as in Madrid, at the invitation of the Korea Cultural Center in Spain. His 2022–2023 inaugural tour as Cliburn winner takes him across four continents, with highlights including the Aspen Music Festival, La Jolla Music Society, and Performing Arts Houston in the United States; Seoul Arts Center, National Concert Hall in Taipei, and the KBS and Korean National Symphony Orchestras in Asia; and recital tours in Europe and South America.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
Free Concert with Steven Lin
Join 2013 Cliburn Jury Chairman Discretionary Award Winner Steven Lin for a free concert NorthPark Center 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225. The concert will be held in the NorthCourt on Level One between Nordstrom and Macy’s.
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT STEVEN LIN, 2013 CLIBURN COMPETITOR
Steven Lin’s star has continued to rise, highlighted by recent performances with the Israel Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, National Taiwan Symphony, and the National Symphony of Mexico, as well as solo recitals at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Hailed as an immediately engaging and imaginative young artist, he has established a solo, chamber, and concerto career in Europe, Asia, and North America. A top prize winner of the 2013 Arthur Rubinstein Competition, Steven recently completed the Artist Diploma program at the Curtis Institute of Music, having finished both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School. When not making music, Steven describes himself as an “NBA basketball fanatic,” a source of great pride and commitment which began when he was 8 years old.
Free Cliburn Kids Education Performance
Enjoy Cliburn Kids program at the Benbrook Public Library 1065 Mercedes St, Benbrook, TX 76126
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT CLIBURN KIDS
For our youngest Cliburn friends! Cliburn Kids is a collection of wonderfully entertaining programs designed to introduce children to the fun of classical music. How does music paint pictures, tell stories, express feelings? Cliburn Kids artists use individual pieces to explore topics that delve into the way music is organized and structured, counting and rhythm, expressive elements, and sometimes just lighthearted enjoyment!
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT NATHAN RYLAND
Pianist Nathan Ryland, a native of Richardson, Texas, has been a winner in competitions coast to coast, from the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition to the Brevard Music Center Piano Competition in North Carolina. He has also received recognition in the Dallas International and Texas State International Piano Competitions, in addition to his selection as a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association Performance Contest. Mr. Ryland has also performed numerous orchestral engagements, including with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra, UNT Symphony Orchestra, Mid-Texas Symphony, and Round Rock Symphony.
Mr. Ryland is currently pursuing graduate studies at the University of North Texas with Dr. Pamela Mia Paul. He has also studied under Norman Krieger at the IU Jacobs School of music. In addition to classical piano, he also enjoys playing jazz, audio engineering, and composing.
Cliburn Mural Unveiling
Join us to celebrate the unveiling of our new mural in this free event, the surprise conclusion of our Countdown to the Cliburn series of community concerts. Through partnership with the SoMa Development and Near Southside Arts, we selected Texas-based, internationally renowned artist DAAS to create a new work, “Chromesthesia,” at 113 S. Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The mural is a lasting gift to the city of Fort Worth and a celebration of both the Cliburn’s 60th Anniversary and the sixteenth edition of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, taking place June 2–18, 2022.
DAAS and Cliburn President and CEO Jacques Marquis will make remarks and 2013 Cliburn Finalist Fei-Fei will perform a short program. Stay afterwards for Sunday Funday, featuring a cash bar with margaritas, wine, and beer for sale from Tinies in the neighboring micropark.
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT DAAS
DAAS is a contemporary artist, internationally recognized for his vibrant, engaging paintings and murals. Based in Austin, Texas, DAAS’ mural work utilizes a combination of abstract and representational imagery, driven by a distinct color palette and design aesthetic which incorporates bold shapes and organic forms saturated in vivid colors, to create larger-than-life artworks focused on bringing a sense of beauty and inspiration into the surrounding space.
His artwork and murals can be seen around the world in countries such as: Japan, China, Portugal, Italy, Jordan, USA, Nepal, and the Dominican Republic. This is his first project in Fort Worth.
Free Concert with Rachel Cheung
Bring your family, a picnic blanket and some chairs and, join 2017 Cliburn Finalist and Audience Award Winner Rachel Cheung for a free concert at The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
PROGRAM
HAYDN Fantasia in C Major, Hob. XVII:4, “Capriccio”
RAVEL Selections from Miroirs
Noctuelles
Une barque sur l’océan
Alborada del gracioso
CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante, op. 22
ABOUT RACHEL CHEUNG
2017 CLIBURN Finalist and Audience Award Winner
Rachel Cheung won over audiences and critics alike as a finalist at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where she won the Audience Prize by online vote. She gives performances across three continents that are hailed as “stunningly imaginative” (Musical America) and display “the most sophisticated and compelling music-making” (Dallas Morning News).
In addition to recitals and concerto engagements with such world renowned orchestras as the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and the Jerusalem, Sydney, London Chamber, and Fort Worth Symphonies, Rachel enjoys collaborative projects, working with the Hong Kong Ballet, lighting designers, filmmaker, and other musicians to share her passion of storytelling through music.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Rachel graduated with first class honors from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and later studied at the Yale School of Music. She has a concert DVD released by VAIMUSIC and a CD under the Alpha Omega Sound label of the Chopin Society of Hong Kong. Prestige Hong Kong selected her as one of its 40 under 40 in 2021, and she was awarded Artist of the Year by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council in 2019. Audiences can also connect with Rachel via StageHub, a new online concert platform.
Free Concert with Rachel Cheung
Limited Seating – Reservations Required
RESERVATIONS ARE FULL FOR THIS PERFORMANCE
Join 2017 Cliburn Finalist and Audience Award Winner Rachel Cheung for a free concert at Chandor Gardens, 711 W Lee Ave, Weatherford, TX 76086. Chandor Gardens will host a wine and cheese social open to all patrons 30 minutes before the event.
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
PROGRAM
HAYDN Fantasia in C Major, Hob. XVII:4, “Capriccio”
RAVEL Selections from Miroirs
Noctuelles
Une barque sur l’océan
Alborada del gracioso
CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante, op. 22
ABOUT RACHEL CHEUNG
2017 CLIBURN Finalist and Audience Award Winner
Rachel Cheung won over audiences and critics alike as a finalist at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where she won the Audience Prize by online vote. She gives performances across three continents that are hailed as “stunningly imaginative” (Musical America) and display “the most sophisticated and compelling music-making” (Dallas Morning News).
In addition to recitals and concerto engagements with such world renowned orchestras as the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and the Jerusalem, Sydney, London Chamber, and Fort Worth Symphonies, Rachel enjoys collaborative projects, working with the Hong Kong Ballet, lighting designers, filmmaker, and other musicians to share her passion of storytelling through music.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Rachel graduated with first class honors from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and later studied at the Yale School of Music. She has a concert DVD released by VAIMUSIC and a CD under the Alpha Omega Sound label of the Chopin Society of Hong Kong. Prestige Hong Kong selected her as one of its 40 under 40 in 2021, and she was awarded Artist of the Year by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council in 2019. Audiences can also connect with Rachel via StageHub, a new online concert platform.
Free Concert with Steven Lin
Bring your family, a picnic blanket and some chairs and, join 2013 Cliburn Jury Chairman Discretionary Award Winner Steven Lin for a free concert on the Lawn at the Shops at Clearfork, Fort Worth, TX.
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT STEVEN LIN, 2013 Cliburn Competitor
Steven Lin’s star has continued to rise, highlighted by recent performances with the Israel Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, National Taiwan Symphony, and the National Symphony of Mexico, as well as solo recitals at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Hailed as an immediately engaging and imaginative young artist, he has established a solo, chamber, and concerto career in Europe, Asia, and North America. A top prize winner of the 2013 Arthur Rubinstein Competition, Steven recently completed the Artist Diploma program at the Curtis Institute of Music, having finished both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School. When not making music, Steven describes himself as an “NBA basketball fanatic,” a source of great pride and commitment which began when he was 8 years old.
The Cliburn at ArtsGoggle
Cliburn Kids comes to ArtsGoggle! Come try your fingers on the Cliburn’s Play Me Piano—a gorgeous Steinway & Sons grand piano that is open for all to show off their talents. At 1:00 & 3:00 p.m., discover how “The Piano Takes Flight,” an interactive program where Cliburn Kids artists Corrie Donovan and Nathan Ryland show us how the piano can sound like butterflies, mosquitoes, and birds! Check out cliburn.org/kids for more than 50 entertaining videos, with corresponding activities, designed to introduce children to the fun of classical music.
Learn more about ArtsGoggle.
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT CLIBURN KIDS
For our youngest Cliburn friends! Cliburn Kids is a collection of wonderfully entertaining programs designed to introduce children to the fun of classical music. How does music paint pictures, tell stories, express feelings? Cliburn Kids artists use individual pieces to explore topics that delve into the way music is organized and structured, counting and rhythm, expressive elements, and sometimes just lighthearted enjoyment!
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT NATHAN RYLAND
Pianist Nathan Ryland, a native of Richardson, Texas, has been a winner in competitions coast to coast, from the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition to the Brevard Music Center Piano Competition in North Carolina. He has also received recognition in the Dallas International and Texas State International Piano Competitions, in addition to his selection as a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association Performance Contest. Mr. Ryland has also performed numerous orchestral engagements, including with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra, UNT Symphony Orchestra, Mid-Texas Symphony, and Round Rock Symphony.
Mr. Ryland is currently pursuing graduate studies at the University of North Texas with Dr. Pamela Mia Paul. He has also studied under Norman Krieger at the IU Jacobs School of music. In addition to classical piano, he also enjoys playing jazz, audio engineering, and composing.
ABOUT ARTSGOGGLE
ArtsGoggle is Fort Worth’s premier festival of local arts. This free-to-the-public, family-friendly event annually hosts more than 1,000 visual artists, 50 musical performances, artistic displays of every kind, food, drink, and fun for everyone. Unlike any event in Fort Worth, the festival exclusively focuses on highlighting the work of local artists, musicians, and performers of all media and experience levels. ArtsGoggle attracts a crowd of 60,000+ patrons that are as diverse as the event’s Near Southside neighborhood. Visitors are invited to park their cars and rediscover this revitalized urban district by Trinity Metro transit, by foot, or by bicycle, including Fort Worth Bike Sharing bikes.
ArtsGoggle started 19 years ago as the Near Southside’s own indoor gallery night, designed to showcase the district’s revitalization efforts underway via newly established businesses hosting one-day open houses in partnership with local artists. The event remained almost exclusively indoors for the first decade before spilling out onto the street. Today, visitors are invited to stroll artists’ booths on Magnolia Avenue stretching more than a mile in length, and adjacent businesses, new and old, tout ArtsGoggle as their best day of sales each year.
ArtsGoggle prides itself in providing a casual, approachable, and vibrant environment for appreciating art and learning about the talents of our own community. For almost two decades, this non-juried art festival has been the launch pad for many artists showing their work for the first time. ArtsGoggle provides a supportive setting for both aspiring and professional artists with new collections to display, sell and discuss their artwork.
Accompanying the visual artists, the entertainment at ArtsGoggle heavily features local musicians and offers performances from a variety of genres. In addition, the event partners with arts organizations across Fort Worth to draw attention to their programs. In years past, ArtsGoggle has hosted the Fort Worth Opera for pop-up concerts; showcased Ballet Folklorico de Azteca for a colorful dance performance; and presented a stellar headliner performance from indie rocker Sarah Jaffe.
The Cliburn at Main Street Arts Festival
Join us this week as the Cliburn sets up at MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival April 7–10.
We have a piano set up in the Wine Pavilion, hosted by City Center Fort Worth PRESENTED BY Chloe Wine Collection located at the corner of 2nd and Main. We’ll be out there each day from 10 AM–9 PM (Friday 10 AM–7:30 PM).
Stop by and take a turn on the piano, try some great wine, and see some incredible art! And don’t miss 2013 Cliburn Jury Discretionary Prize winner Steven Lin on Sunday at 2 PM on the 1st Street Stage.
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Performance 3–5 PM: Maverick Lawson, piano
Performance 3–5 PM: Maverick Lawson, piano
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
Performance 3–5 PM: Rodrigo Garcia Velazquez, piano
Performance 5:30–7:30 PM: Simon Petty, piano; Mario Cruz, saxophone; Dylan Reid, double bass
Performance 3–5 PM: Rodrigo Garcia Velazquez, piano
Performance 5:30–7:30 PM: Simon Petty, piano; Mario Cruz, saxophone; Dylan Reid, double bass
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Performance 3–5 PM: Rodrigo Garcia Velazquez, piano
Performance 5:30–7:30 PM: Simon Petty, piano; Mario Cruz, saxophone; Dylan Reid, double bass
Performance 3–5 PM: Rodrigo Garcia Velazquez, piano
Performance 5:30–7:30 PM: Simon Petty, piano; Mario Cruz, saxophone; Dylan Reid, double bass
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
**Steven Lin performance at 2:00 PM on the 1st Street Stage**
Performance 3–5 PM: Rodrigo Garcia Velazquez, piano
**Steven Lin performance at 2:00 PM on the 1st Street Stage**
Performance 3–5 PM: Rodrigo Garcia Velazquez, piano
ABOUT STEVEN LIN, 2013 Cliburn Competitor
Steven Lin’s star has continued to rise, highlighted by recent performances with the Israel Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, National Taiwan Symphony, and the National Symphony of Mexico, as well as solo recitals at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Hailed as an immediately engaging and imaginative young artist, he has established a solo, chamber, and concerto career in Europe, Asia, and North America. A top prize winner of the 2013 Arthur Rubinstein Competition, Steven recently completed the Artist Diploma program at the Curtis Institute of Music, having finished both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School. When not making music, Steven describes himself as an “NBA basketball fanatic,” a source of great pride and commitment which began when he was 8 years old.
ABOUT THE MAIN STREET FORT WORTH ARTS FESTIVAL
The largest and highest rated arts festival in the Southwest.
The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is an annual event that showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the streets of downtown Fort Worth, stretching nine blocks on Main Street from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center.
The mission of MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is to produce a free, high-quality, annual arts festival that promotes the diversity, vibrancy and life of Downtown Fort Worth; to promote the qualities of Downtown to regional and national audience; and to contribute to the overall quality of life for Downtown Fort Worth residents.
Free Concert with Kenny Broberg
Join 2017 Cliburn Silver Medalist Kenny Broberg in the Grace Chapel for a free concert at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 185 S White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT KENNY BROBERG
2017 CLIBURN SILVER MEDALIST
One of the most decorated and internationally renowned pianists of his generation, Kenny Broberg won the silver medal at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the 2021 American Pianist Association Christel De Haan Classical Fellowship, and has taken prizes in numerous other international contests.
Kenny has performed across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, playing with some of the world’s most respected conductors and for prestigious venues. He has been featured on WQXR’s Performance Today, Minnesota Public Radio, and NPR, presenting his own original composition “Barcarolle” in March 2021. He is slated to record his first studio album with the Steinway & Sons label as part of the American Pianist Awards.
A native of Minneapolis, Kenny began piano lessons when he was only 6 years old. Throughout high school, he balanced music lessons with baseball and hockey, and remains an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins and Wild. He earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Houston in 2016, and currently is working toward a graduate degree at Park University in Kansas City, under the tutelage of 2001 Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch.
Free Concert with Kenny Broberg
Bring your family, a picnic blanket and some chairs and, join 2017 Cliburn Silver Medalist Kenny Broberg for a free concert at Levitt Pavilion, West Abram Street, Arlington, TX.
There will be a cash/credit full bar available inside the Levitt Center available for guests. Alcohol purchased there will need to be consumed there (not taken outside). Guests are allowed to BYOB.
Featured food trucks:
- Q’s Harlem Eatz
- OMG Mr. Munchies Jr
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT KENNY BROBERG
2017 CLIBURN SILVER MEDALIST
One of the most decorated and internationally renowned pianists of his generation, Kenny Broberg won the silver medal at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the 2021 American Pianist Association Christel De Haan Classical Fellowship, and has taken prizes in numerous other international contests.
Kenny has performed across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, playing with some of the world’s most respected conductors and for prestigious venues. He has been featured on WQXR’s Performance Today, Minnesota Public Radio, and NPR, presenting his own original composition “Barcarolle” in March 2021. He is slated to record his first studio album with the Steinway & Sons label as part of the American Pianist Awards.
A native of Minneapolis, Kenny began piano lessons when he was only 6 years old. Throughout high school, he balanced music lessons with baseball and hockey, and remains an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins and Wild. He earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Houston in 2016, and currently is working toward a graduate degree at Park University in Kansas City, under the tutelage of 2001 Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch.
For information on parking visit: https://levittpavilionarlington.org/your-visit-to-the-levitt/directions-and-parking/
Free Concert with Kenny Broberg
Join 2017 Cliburn Silver Medalist Kenny Broberg for a free concert at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX.
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
ABOUT KENNY BROBERG
2017 CLIBURN SILVER MEDALIST
One of the most decorated and internationally renowned pianists of his generation, Kenny Broberg won the silver medal at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the 2021 American Pianist Association Christel De Haan Classical Fellowship, and has taken prizes in numerous other international contests.
Kenny has performed across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, playing with some of the world’s most respected conductors and for prestigious venues. He has been featured on WQXR’s Performance Today, Minnesota Public Radio, and NPR, presenting his own original composition “Barcarolle” in March 2021. He is slated to record his first studio album with the Steinway & Sons label as part of the American Pianist Awards.
A native of Minneapolis, Kenny began piano lessons when he was only 6 years old. Throughout high school, he balanced music lessons with baseball and hockey, and remains an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins and Wild. He earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of Houston in 2016, and currently is working toward a graduate degree at Park University in Kansas City, under the tutelage of 2001 Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch.
Free Concert With Steven Lin
Join 2013 Cliburn Jury Chairman Discretionary Award Winner Steven Lin for a free concert at the Frisco Council Chambers, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034.
Get your tickets for the Sixteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: cliburn.org/2022-tickets
CO-HOSTED BY Office of Cultural Affairs – with Play Frisco Parks and Rec
PROGRAM
SCARLATTI
Keyboard Sonata in A Major, K. 322
Keyboard Sonata in F Minor, K. 466
CHOPIN
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, op. 23
Mazurka in C-sharp Minor, op. 50, no. 3
Mazurka in C-sharp Minor, op. 63, no. 3
BEETHOVEN
Sonata No. 21 in C Major, op. 53 (“Waldstein”)
ABOUT STEVEN LIN, 2013 Cliburn Competitor
Steven Lin’s star has continued to rise, highlighted by recent performances with the Israel Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, National Taiwan Symphony, and the National Symphony of Mexico, as well as solo recitals at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Hailed as an immediately engaging and imaginative young artist, he has established a solo, chamber, and concerto career in Europe, Asia, and North America. A top prize winner of the 2013 Arthur Rubinstein Competition, Steven recently completed the Artist Diploma program at the Curtis Institute of Music, having finished both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School. When not making music, Steven describes himself as an “NBA basketball fanatic,” a source of great pride and commitment which began when he was 8 years old.
Free Holiday Concert: Sara Doan, piano + Evan Mitchell, piano
All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Evan Mitchell take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.
Bring your family and some chairs for an evening of music, holiday lights, and fun! Featuring “Singing Trees,” a brand new, interactive light display in Burnett Park. The trees will illuminate and change colors as they react to the sound of the piano.
Featuring:
- New Singing Trees Light Show
- Happy Hour Cash Bar (CASH ONLY)
- Light Refreshments for Purchase from Neighbor’s House Grocery (CASH ONLY)
- Free Garage Parking provided by Red Oak Realty
Free to attend; no tickets required.
Program
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker
DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”
SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals
BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin
LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree
LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker
FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56
BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2
GROBAN Believe
ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
ABOUT SARA DOAN
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerto performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth. He has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014, Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos. Evan received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from TCU, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association.
Free Holiday Concert: Sara Doan, piano + Evan Mitchell, piano
All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Evan Mitchell take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.
Join the Cliburn & Santa Claus for music at the Holiday market at the Shops at Clearfork.
Featuring:
- Outdoor Holiday market
- Lawn seating (Bring a blanket & some chairs)
Free to attend; no tickets required.
PROGRAM
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker
DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”
SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals
BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin
LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree
LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker
FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56
BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2
GROBAN Believe
ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
ABOUT SARA DOAN
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerto performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth. He has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014, Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos. Evan received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from TCU, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association.
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Free Holiday Concert: Sara Doan, piano + Evan Mitchell, piano
All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Evan Mitchell take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.
Featuring:
- Free coffee, hot cocoa, & cookies
Free to attend; no tickets required.
PROGRAM
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker
DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”
SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals
BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin
LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree
LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker
FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56
BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2
GROBAN Believe
ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
ABOUT SARA DOAN
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerto performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth. He has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014, Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos. Evan received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from TCU, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association.
Free Holiday Concert: Sara Doan, piano + Evan Mitchell, piano
All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Evan Mitchell take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.
Featuring:
- Free coffee, hot cocoa, & cookies
Free to attend; no tickets required.
PROGRAM
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker
DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”
SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals
BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin
LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree
LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker
FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56
BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2
GROBAN Believe
ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
ABOUT SARA DOAN
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerto performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth. He has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014, Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos. Evan received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from TCU, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association.
Free Holiday Concert: Sara Doan, piano + Evan Mitchell, piano
All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Evan Mitchell take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.
Featuring:
- Free coffee, hot cocoa, & cookies
Free to attend; no tickets required.
PROGRAM
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker
DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”
SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals
BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin
LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree
LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker
FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56
BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2
GROBAN Believe
ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
ABOUT SARA DOAN
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerto performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth. He has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014, Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos. Evan received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from TCU, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association.
Free Holiday Concert: Sara Doan, piano + Evan Mitchell, piano
All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Evan Mitchell take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.
Bring your family and some chairs for an evening of music, holiday lights, and fun! Featuring “Singing Trees,” a brand new, interactive light display in Burnett Park. The trees will illuminate and change colors as they react to the sound of the piano.
Featuring:
- New Singing Trees Light Show
- Happy Hour Cash Bar (CASH ONLY)
- Light Refreshments for Purchase from Neighbor’s House Grocery (CASH ONLY)
- Free Garage Parking provided by Red Oak Realty
Free to attend; no tickets required.
Program
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker
DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”
SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals
BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin
LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree
LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree
TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker
FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56
BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28
RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2
GROBAN Believe
ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
ABOUT SARA DOAN
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerto performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth. He has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014, Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos. Evan received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from TCU, and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association.
CANCELED – Free Halloween Concert: Corrie Donovan, soprano + Evan Mitchell, piano
Unfortunately, due to expected high winds, the performance on Friday, October 29 at the Trailhead at Clearfork has been CANCELED.
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerti performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Evan has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014 Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos.
Evan received his DMA degree from Texas Christian University, and MM and BM degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. For more information, please visit www.evanmitchell.net.
CANCELED–Free Halloween Concert: Corrie Donovan, soprano + Evan Mitchell, piano
Unfortunately, this performance of Cliburn in the Community has been CANCELED due to expected high winds. See the full schedule of upcoming Community performances here.
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerti performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Evan has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014 Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos.
Evan received his DMA degree from Texas Christian University, and MM and BM degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. For more information, please visit www.evanmitchell.net.
Free Halloween Concert: Corrie Donovan, soprano + Evan Mitchell, piano
Calling all wizards, witches, ghosts, and goblins! Join soprano Corrie Donovan and pianist Evan Mitchell for a special program of haunting vocal and piano works to celebrate the spookiest time of the year, Halloween!
Free to attend; no tickets required.
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerti performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Evan has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014 Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos.
Evan received his DMA degree from Texas Christian University, and MM and BM degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. For more information, please visit www.evanmitchell.net.
JENNIFER KOH, violin + VIJAY IYER, piano and composer
“She is a tireless champion of new music, but is also a nimble enough artist to hop among repertory staples and world premieres with stunning ease.” – The New York Times
“There’s probably no frame wide enough to encompass the creative output of the pianist Vijay Iyer.” – The New York Times
PROGRAM
BACH Sonata for Unaccompanied Violin No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003
SELECTIONS FROM ALONE TOGETHER
IYER Selections to be announced from the stage
IYER The Diamond
A Dream
A Phantom
A Drop of Dew
A Flash of Lightning
ABOUT JENNIFER KOH, violin + VIJAY IYER, piano and composer
Recognized for intense, commanding performances, delivered with dazzling virtuosity and technical assurance, violinist Jennifer Koh is a forward-thinking artist dedicated to exploring a broad and eclectic repertoire, while promoting diversity and inclusivity in classical music. She was named 2016 Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year, won top prizes at the Tchaikovsky Competition and Concert Artist Guild Competition, and received an Avery Fisher Career Grant. She has expanded the contemporary violin repertoire through a wide range of commissioning projects and has premiered more than 70 works written especially for her.
In spring 2018, she launched Limitless, a project celebrating the collaborative relationship between composer and performer; duo commissions are played by Koh and the composers themselves. Her partner for this special Cliburn debut is leading-edge composer-pianist Vijay Iyer, whose 22 remarkably diverse recordings have earned him top-album accolades from the likes of The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Rolling Stone, and NPR; ECHO Klassik Awards; and a Grammy nomination, among other honors.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Modern Art Museum lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit https://www.themodern.org/visit/map-and-directions
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
GEORGE LI, piano
“A bracing, fearless account…Mr. Li’s playing combined youthful abandon with utter command.” — The New York Times
ABOUT GEORGE LI
As a child prodigy, American pianist George Li made his recital debut in Boston’s Steinway Hall and, in 2011, performed for President Obama in an evening honoring German Chancellor Angela Merkel. He has since emerged as a formidable pianist, rapidly establishing a major international career across three continents . He was a recipient of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 2012 Gilmore Young Artist Award, and 2010 Young Concert Artists first prize, the pianist returns to Fort Worth after his lauded Bass Hall Cliburn Concerts appearance in January 2020.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
GEORGE LI, piano
“A bracing, fearless account…Mr. Li’s playing combined youthful abandon with utter command.” — The New York Times
PROGRAM
SCHUMANN Arabeske in C Major, op. 18
SCHUMANN Fantasie in C Major, op. 17
INTERMISSION
QIGANG CHEN Instants d’un opéra de Pékin
LISZT Sonata in B Minor
ABOUT GEORGE LI
As a child prodigy, American pianist George Li made his recital debut in Boston’s Steinway Hall and, in 2011, performed for President Obama in an evening honoring German Chancellor Angela Merkel. He has since emerged as a formidable pianist, rapidly establishing a major international career across three continents . He was a recipient of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 2012 Gilmore Young Artist Award, and 2010 Young Concert Artists first prize, the pianist returns to Fort Worth after his lauded Bass Hall Cliburn Concerts appearance in January 2020. Catch him this spring in a traditional recital at the Kimbell, or at the Post for a shorter, more casual concert.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
Masks are required while inside the auditorium.
The Cliburn cannot prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 at its events.
By attending any event, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19.
By attending any event, you agree to notify the Cliburn if you become aware of actual or potential exposure of COVID-19 to other attendees, and the Cliburn may notify attendees of such exposure.
CANCELED: SWEET STILLNESS
CANCELED
Due to inclement weather this performance has been canceled. If you already purchased tickets for this concert, please fill out this form: https://cliburn.org/sweet-stillness-ticket-buyer-form/
ABOUT KARIM SULAYMAN, tenor I DANBI UM, violin I JUHO POHJONEN, piano
Tenor Karim Sulayman, whose “lucid, velvety tenor and pop-star charisma” (BBC Music Magazine) led to his first Grammy® win in 2019, joins forces with violinist Danbi Um and pianist Juho Pohjonen. Rising star Um was declared “utterly dazzling… [playing with] mesmerizing grace,” while Pohjonen has been hailed as “positively electrifying, the ideal blend of poise and passion” (Plain Dealer). Together, the extraordinary trio—who rarely performs together—will present two evenings of romantic songs and chamber works. Choose between a full recital program at the Kimbell and a more casual experience at the Post.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
Canceled: Sweet Stillness
CANCELED
Due to inclement weather this performance has been canceled. If you already purchased tickets for this concert, please fill out this form: https://cliburn.org/sweet-stillness-ticket-buyer-form/
PROGRAM
HANDEL “Süße Stille, sanfte Quelle,” HWV 205
RAMEAU Selection from Suite in A Minor, RCT 5
RAVEL Tzigane
MASSENET Élégie
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS “Silent Noon” from The House of Life “How Cold the Wind Doth Blow”
INTERMISSION
SCHUBERT “Ständchen” from Schwanengesang, D. 957 Im Abendrot, D. 799 Die Forelle, D. 550 An den Mond, D. 193 An die Laute, D. 905
KREISLER Viennese Rhapsodic Fantasietta
STRAUSS “Morgen!,” op. 27, no. 4
HARBURG & DUKE “April in Paris”
PORTER “I Love Paris”
PIAF & LOUIGUY “La Vie en rose”
ABOUT KARIM SULAYMAN, tenor I DANBI UM, violin I JUHO POHJONEN, piano
Tenor Karim Sulayman, whose “lucid, velvety tenor and pop-star charisma” (BBC Music Magazine) led to his first Grammy® win in 2019, joins forces with violinist Danbi Um and pianist Juho Pohjonen. Rising star Um was declared “utterly dazzling… [playing with] mesmerizing grace,” while Pohjonen has been hailed as “positively electrifying, the ideal blend of poise and passion” (Plain Dealer). Together, the extraordinary trio—who rarely performs together—will present two evenings of romantic songs and chamber works. Choose between a full recital program at the Kimbell and a more casual experience at the Post.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Renzo Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit kimbellart.org
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
Junction Trio
“Watching the trio perform, one really couldn’t tell who was happier to be there — the rapt audience or the musicians, who threw themselves into repertoire they clearly love…. These three are onto something special.” — The Boston Globe
PROGRAM
TAO Eventide
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major, op. 70, no. 1 (“Ghost”) (II)
ZORN Ghosts
SCHUMANN Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, op. 63
ABOUT Junction Trio
Three visionary next-generation artists combine talents in this eclectic new ensemble. Violinist Stefan Jackiw has been recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique. Pianist Conrad Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer—including two previous Cliburn Concerts appearances—has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by The New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, cellist Jay Campbell has been called “electrifying” by The New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations, and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto—and now they come to our exciting, new intimate venue, Tulips, on the Near Southside.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
Yekwon Sunwoo, 2017 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
“a pianist who commands a comprehensive technical arsenal that allows him to thunder without breaking a sweat” – Chicago Tribune
In this concert, Yekwon takes part in a performance and conversation, moderated by Buddy Bray, with insights on his life since his 2017 win, as well as plenty of wonderful music.
On Friday, he’ll join us at the Post, where you can enjoy a cocktail and signature food dishes during this casual concert, complete with comments and introductions from the artist. For details on Friday’s concert check here.
PROGRAM
RESPIGHI Six Pieces for Piano
Valse caressante
Canone
Notturno
Minuetto
Studio
Intermezzo–Serenata
STRAUSS Sonata in B Minor, op. 5
STRAUSS-GRAINGER Ramble on the Last Love-Due from Der Rosenkavalier
STRAUSS–REGER Morgen
ABOUT YEKWON SUNWOO, 2017 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
He has wowed audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia; has graced the cover of Forbes Korea as one of 40 power leaders; was declared “one to watch” by International Piano magazine; and was featured in the Korean reality show “Stranger.” After too long, our current gold medalist will at last return to Fort Worth this January, with two very different opportunities to hear him play and speak. On Friday night, he’ll join us at the Post, where you can enjoy a cocktail and signature food dishes during this casual concert, complete with comments and introductions from the artist. Then, on Saturday afternoon, Yekwon takes part in a concert and conversation, moderated by Buddy Bray, with insights on his life since his 2017 win, as well as plenty of wonderful music.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
The on-site will call and box office will open in the Modern Art Museum lobby one hour prior to concert time.
For information on parking, please visit https://www.themodern.org/visit/map-and-directions
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
Yekwon Sunwoo, 2017 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
“a pianist who commands a comprehensive technical arsenal that allows him to thunder without breaking a sweat” – Chicago Tribune
In this concert, he’ll join us at the Post, where you can enjoy a cocktail and signature food dishes during this casual concert, complete with comments and introductions from the artist. Due to expected cold weather, this concert will take place in The Post at River East’s inside space, The Trinity Room.
On Saturday afternoon, Yekwon takes part in a concert and conversation, moderated by Buddy Bray, with insights on his life since his 2017 win, as well as plenty of wonderful music. For details on Saturday’s concert check here.
*Four tickets bought together will automatically be seated together at a table of four; all others will be seated at tables of four with other patrons.*
PROGRAM
MOZART Rondo in A Minor, K. 511
BRAHMS Three Intermezzi, op. 117
Andante moderato
Andante non troppo e con molto espressione
Andante con moto
CHOPIN Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, op. 60
CHOPIN Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, op. 31
DEBUSSY L’isle joyeuse
ABOUT YEKWON SUNWOO, 2017 CLIBURN GOLD MEDALIST
He has wowed audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia; has graced the cover of Forbes Korea as one of 40 power leaders; was declared “one to watch” by International Piano magazine; and was featured in the Korean reality show “Stranger.” After too long, our current gold medalist will at last return to Fort Worth this January, with two very different opportunities to hear him play and speak. On Friday night, he’ll join us at the Post, where you can enjoy a cocktail and signature food dishes during this casual concert, complete with comments and introductions from the artist. Then, on Saturday afternoon, Yekwon takes part in a concert and conversation, moderated by Buddy Bray, with insights on his life since his 2017 win, as well as plenty of wonderful music.
GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION
Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to attend concerts at The Post at River East.
For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.
Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Kenny Broberg
Daniel Hsu
Kenny Broberg
Daniel Hsu
Kenny Broberg
Kenny Broberg
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Kenny Broberg
Kenny Broberg
Kenny Broberg
Tessa Lark, violin with Teddy Abrams, piano
Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy the expansive views overlooking downtown Fort Worth while you sip delicious TX Whiskey cocktails. A variety of food trucks will also be onsite before the concert. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today.
FOOD TRUCKS
Gepetto’s Pizza
Salsa Limon
Sweet Lucy’s Pies
Salsa Limon
Sweet Lucy’s Pies
PLEASE NOTE:
- Patrons must be 21 years or older to attend.
- No outside food or drink will permitted at the venue.
-
The Cliburn encourages all those not vaccinated to wear a face covering.
ABOUT TESSA LARK, VIOLIN
Violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time, consistently praised by critics and audiences for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility, and musical elegance. In 2020 she was nominated for a Grammy® in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo category and received one of Lincoln Center’s prestigious Emerging Artist Awards: the special Hunt Family Award. Other recent honors include a 2018 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and a 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Silver Medal in the 9th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, and top prize in the 2012 Naumburg International Violin Competition. A budding superstar in the classical realm, she is also a highly acclaimed fiddler in the tradition of her native Kentucky, delighting audiences with programming that includes Appalachian and bluegrass music and inspiring composers to write for her.
ABOUT TEDDY ABRAMS, PIANO
An unusually versatile musician, Teddy Abrams is the widely acclaimed music director of the Louisville Orchestra, as well as an accomplished pianist, clarinetist, and composer. A protégé of Michael Tilson Thomas, Abrams has guest conducted with orchestras across North America and Europe, and previously served as assistant conductor of the Detroit and New World Symphonies. He has appeared as a soloist with a number of orchestras – including play-conducting the Ravel Piano Concerto with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in 2017 – in addition to chamber music performances with the St. Petersburg String Quartet, Menahem Pressler, and John Adams, among others. Abrams co-founded the Sixth Floor Trio in 2008; the group directs the GardenMusic festival in Miami and continues to tour regularly throughout the United States.
Joyce Yang, piano
Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy the expansive views overlooking downtown Fort Worth while you sip delicious TX Whiskey cocktails. A variety of food trucks will also be onsite before the concert. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today.
FOOD TRUCKS
Santos Tacos
Come Eat With Me (Burgers, Chicken Wings)
Melt Ice Cream Cart
Come Eat With Me (Burgers, Chicken Wings)
Melt Ice Cream Cart
PLEASE NOTE:
- Patrons must be 21 years or older to attend.
- No outside food or drink will permitted at the venue.
-
The Cliburn encourages all those not vaccinated to wear a face covering.
PROGRAM
GRIEG Selected Lyric Pieces
RACHMANINOV Selected Preludes, op. 23
TCHAIKOVSKY “June: Barcarolle” from The Seasons, op. 37b
CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, op. 22
ABOUT JOYCE YANG, 2005 CLIBURN SILVER MEDALIST
“Her attention to detail and clarity is as impressive as her agility, balance and velocity.” — The Washington Post
She first came to international attention in 2005 when, at 19, she took home the Cliburn silver medal, along with special prizes for best chamber music and new work. Seoul-born Joyce Yang has since made over 1,000 concert appearances in the world’s prestigious venues and with the New York, Los Angeles, and BBC Philharmonic Orchestras, the Deutsches-Orchester Berlin, and the Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, Sydney, and New Zealand Symphony Orchestras. She’s also a Grammy-nominated recording artist praised for her “imaginative programming” and “beautifully atmospheric playing” (Gramophone).
Charles Yang, violin + Peter Dugan, piano
Tickets for this performance are SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list for tickets email [email protected]. Tickets for the 5:00 PM performance are still available here.
ABOUT CHARLES YANG, violin
Charles Yang, recipient of the 2018 Leonard Bernstein Award, has been described by The Boston Globe as an artist who “plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star.” He is the newest member of the genre-defying trio, Time for Three.
While rooted in the world of classical music, he is hardly confined to it, possessing improvisational crossover abilities as a violinist, electric violinist, and vocalist, which have led him to perform with a variety of artists at many festivals, including Aspen, Schleswig-Holstein, Ravinia, Crested Butte, Cayman Arts, Moab, Caramoor, and Interlochen. He’s also appeared at the YouTube Music Awards, TED, EG Conference, Google Zeitgeist, and onstage at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, David H. Koch Theater, Dizzy’s, and the David Rubenstein Atrium. Other engagements include the Long Center, Rudolfinum, Royal Danish Theatre, Le Poisson Rouge, Highline Ballroom, Ars Nova, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Forbidden City in Beijing, among many others.
Yang has performed in the presence of two former U.S. Presidents and the Queen of Denmark, and has shared the stage in collaborations with artists including Peter Dugan, CDZA, Steve Miller, Jesse Colin Young, Jake Shimabukuro, Ray Benson, Michael Gordon, Marcelo Gomes, Savion Glover, Twyla Tharp, Misty Copeland, and Jon Batiste. Mr. Yang recently made his solo debut with Marin Alsop and the Chicago Symphony at the Ravinia Festival. His career has been followed by various news media, including The New York Times, New York Post, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, Financial Times, Austin American-Statesman, Austin Chronicle, and The Strad. Mr. Yang is featured in Nick Romeo’s book Driven and on the Discovery Channel’s Curiosity.
On June 9, 2005, the Mayor of Austin presented Mr. Yang with his own “Charles Yang Day.”
ABOUT PETER DUGAN, piano
Pianist Peter Dugan’s debut performances with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony were described by the Los Angeles Times as “stunning” and by the SF Chronicle as “fearlessly athletic.” He is heard nationwide as the host of NPR’s beloved program From the Top. He has appeared as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across North America and abroad. This year he makes his debuts at Wigmore Hall and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and can be heard as the piano soloist on a new release of Ives’ Fourth Symphony from Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony, a recording which The New York Times named one of the top classical albums of 2019 . Prizing versatility as the key to the future of classical music, Mr. Dugan is equally at home in classical, jazz, and pop idioms.
A sought-after multi-genre artist, Mr. Dugan has performed in duos and trios with artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Renée Fleming to Jesse Colin Young and Glenn Close. The Wall Street Journal described Mr. Dugan’s collaboration with violinist Charles Yang as a “classical-meets-rockstar duo.” Mr. Dugan has been presented in chamber music recitals by Carnegie Hall, Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Music at Menlo, Moab Music Festival, and recently in recital with Joshua Bell at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival. He was the 2019 featured recitalist for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers, and has soloed with the San Francisco Symphony, Houston Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, New World Symphony, and Mid-Texas Symphony.
Mr. Dugan advocates the importance of music in the community and at all levels of society. As a founding creator of Operation Superpower, a superhero opera for children, he has travelled to dozens of schools in the greater New York area, performing for students and encouraging them to use their talents – their superpowers – for good.
Mr. Dugan holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, where he studied under Matti Raekallio. He resides in New York City with his wife, mezzo-soprano Kara Dugan, and serves on the piano faculty at The Juilliard School Evening Division. Mr. Dugan is a Yamaha Artist.
CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS
Venues are following all required safety and cleaning protocols. In coordination with the venues, the Cliburn will follow the following procedures for its upcoming concerts:
- Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
- Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
- Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
- Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.
Charles Yang, violin + Peter Dugan, piano
The Cliburn will be hosting in-person concerts in Fall 2021 at The Post at River East. Individual tickets are now available.
ABOUT CHARLES YANG, violin
Charles Yang, recipient of the 2018 Leonard Bernstein Award, has been described by The Boston Globe as an artist who “plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star.” He is the newest member of the genre-defying trio, Time for Three.
While rooted in the world of classical music, he is hardly confined to it, possessing improvisational crossover abilities as a violinist, electric violinist, and vocalist, which have led him to perform with a variety of artists at many festivals, including Aspen, Schleswig-Holstein, Ravinia, Crested Butte, Cayman Arts, Moab, Caramoor, and Interlochen. He’s also appeared at the YouTube Music Awards, TED, EG Conference, Google Zeitgeist, and onstage at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House, David H. Koch Theater, Dizzy’s, and the David Rubenstein Atrium. Other engagements include the Long Center, Rudolfinum, Royal Danish Theatre, Le Poisson Rouge, Highline Ballroom, Ars Nova, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Forbidden City in Beijing, among many others.
Yang has performed in the presence of two former U.S. Presidents and the Queen of Denmark, and has shared the stage in collaborations with artists including Peter Dugan, CDZA, Steve Miller, Jesse Colin Young, Jake Shimabukuro, Ray Benson, Michael Gordon, Marcelo Gomes, Savion Glover, Twyla Tharp, Misty Copeland, and Jon Batiste. Mr. Yang recently made his solo debut with Marin Alsop and the Chicago Symphony at the Ravinia Festival. His career has been followed by various news media, including The New York Times, New York Post, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, Financial Times, Austin American-Statesman, Austin Chronicle, and The Strad. Mr. Yang is featured in Nick Romeo’s book Driven and on the Discovery Channel’s Curiosity.
On June 9, 2005, the Mayor of Austin presented Mr. Yang with his own “Charles Yang Day.”
ABOUT PETER DUGAN, piano
Pianist Peter Dugan’s debut performances with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony were described by the Los Angeles Times as “stunning” and by the SF Chronicle as “fearlessly athletic.” He is heard nationwide as the host of NPR’s beloved program From the Top. He has appeared as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across North America and abroad. This year he makes his debuts at Wigmore Hall and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and can be heard as the piano soloist on a new release of Ives’ Fourth Symphony from Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony, a recording which The New York Times named one of the top classical albums of 2019 . Prizing versatility as the key to the future of classical music, Mr. Dugan is equally at home in classical, jazz, and pop idioms.
A sought-after multi-genre artist, Mr. Dugan has performed in duos and trios with artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Renée Fleming to Jesse Colin Young and Glenn Close. The Wall Street Journal described Mr. Dugan’s collaboration with violinist Charles Yang as a “classical-meets-rockstar duo.” Mr. Dugan has been presented in chamber music recitals by Carnegie Hall, Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, Music at Menlo, Moab Music Festival, and recently in recital with Joshua Bell at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival. He was the 2019 featured recitalist for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers, and has soloed with the San Francisco Symphony, Houston Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, New World Symphony, and Mid-Texas Symphony.
Mr. Dugan advocates the importance of music in the community and at all levels of society. As a founding creator of Operation Superpower, a superhero opera for children, he has travelled to dozens of schools in the greater New York area, performing for students and encouraging them to use their talents – their superpowers – for good.
Mr. Dugan holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, where he studied under Matti Raekallio. He resides in New York City with his wife, mezzo-soprano Kara Dugan, and serves on the piano faculty at The Juilliard School Evening Division. Mr. Dugan is a Yamaha Artist.
CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS
Venues are following all required safety and cleaning protocols. In coordination with the venues, the Cliburn will follow the following procedures for its upcoming concerts:
- Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
- Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
- Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
- Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.
Fei-Fei, 2013 Cliburn Finalist
Tickets for this performance are SOLD OUT. Tickets are still available for the 5:00 PM performance or email [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list.
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, op. 31, no. 3
RACHMANINOV Moments musicaux, op. 16, nos. 1–4
CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, op. 22
ABOUT FEI-FEI
Finalist at the 2013 Cliburn Competition and winner of the 2014 Concert Artists Guild Competition, Fei-Fei has established a reputation for bringing “passion, piquancy, and tenderness” to performances throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Recent collaborations include a tour of Spain with the New York Youth Symphony, an artist residency with the Baden-Baden Philharmonic, and chamber music both with her trio, the Aletheia Piano Trio, and as part of The Inner Voices project with clarinetist Yoonah Kim and violist Dana Kelley. Currently living in New York, Fei-Fei has also been sharing #songsofcomfort from home, on her Facebook and YouTube pages. feifeipiano.com
CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS
Venues are following all required safety and cleaning protocols. In coordination with the venues, the Cliburn will follow the following procedures for its upcoming concerts:
- Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
- Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
- Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
- Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.
Fei-Fei, 2013 Cliburn Finalist
The Cliburn will be hosting two in-person concerts in Fall 2021 at The Post at River East. Get tickets to both concerts now by subscribing to Cliburn Essentials . Individual tickets are now available.
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, op. 31, no. 3
RACHMANINOV Moments musicaux, op. 16, nos. 1–4
CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, op. 22
ABOUT FEI-FEI
Finalist at the 2013 Cliburn Competition and winner of the 2014 Concert Artists Guild Competition, Fei-Fei has established a reputation for bringing “passion, piquancy, and tenderness” to performances throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Recent collaborations include a tour of Spain with the New York Youth Symphony, an artist residency with the Baden-Baden Philharmonic, and chamber music both with her trio, the Aletheia Piano Trio, and as part of The Inner Voices project with clarinetist Yoonah Kim and violist Dana Kelley. Currently living in New York, Fei-Fei has also been sharing #songsofcomfort from home, on her Facebook and YouTube pages. feifeipiano.com
CONCERT SAFEFY PROTOCOLS
Venues are following all required safety and cleaning protocols. In coordination with the venues, the Cliburn will follow the following procedures for its upcoming concerts:
- Masks must be worn by all patrons and staff, except when eating or drinking. All are encouraged to bring their own masks. If a patron arrives without a mask, one will be provided. If their health prevents the wearing of a face covering, patrons should not attend the concerts in person; recordings will be made available exclusively to subscribers.
- Patrons will be seated at distanced 4-person tables. The Cliburn will work with subscribers to fulfill seating requests and arrange attendees appropriately.
- Seating will begin 45 minutes prior to each concert. Patrons will check in on a list; no physical tickets will be issued. Cliburn staff will assist patrons with seating.
- Food and drinks are available at The Post, whose staff will take orders at the tables. Patrons are expected to remain in their seats, unless visiting the restroom.
Yekwon Sunwoo
Yekwon Sunwoo
Yekwon Sunwoo
Yekwon Sunwoo
Yekwon Sunwoo
Kenny Broberg
Kenny Broberg
Kenny Broberg
Kenny Broberg
Kenny Broberg
Happy Hearts
This concert will now be held at 6:30 p.m. due to weather concerns.
This uplifting concert blends beloved musical theater classics with traditional Americana favorites to bring you songs of joy, celebration, fun, and inspiration. Featuring children’s tunes and iconic classical piano works alike, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Bring the family and join soprano Corrie Donovan and pianist Evan Mitchell for a special concert of music meant to make you smile!
Free to attend; no tickets required.
PROGRAM
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” from Carousel
TRAD. and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Row, Row, Row Your Boat + “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music
PADEREWSKI Chant d’amour, op. 10, no. 1
HARLINE & TAYLOR When You Wish Upon a Star + Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
COPLAND “Zion’s Walls” from Old American Songs
HARRISON/BENCE “Here Comes the Sun”
SCHWARTZ “Popular” from Wicked
ARLEN “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
SCHUBERT-LISZT “Ungeduld”
STYNE “Make Someone Happy” from Do Re Mi
GOTTSCHALK The Banjo
HERBERT “Art is Calling Me” from The Enchantress
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerti performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Evan has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014 Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos.
Evan received his DMA degree from Texas Christian University, and MM and BM degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. For more information, please visit www.evanmitchell.net.
Happy Hearts
This uplifting concert blends beloved musical theater classics with traditional Americana favorites to bring you songs of joy, celebration, fun, and inspiration. Featuring children’s tunes and iconic classical piano works alike, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Bring the family and join soprano Corrie Donovan and pianist Evan Mitchell for a special concert of music meant to make you smile!
Free to attend; no tickets required.
PROGRAM
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” from Carousel
TRAD. and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Row, Row, Row Your Boat + “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music
PADEREWSKI Chant d’amour, op. 10, no. 1
HARLINE & TAYLOR When You Wish Upon a Star + Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
COPLAND “Zion’s Walls” from Old American Songs
HARRISON/BENCE “Here Comes the Sun”
SCHWARTZ “Popular” from Wicked
ARLEN “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
SCHUBERT-LISZT “Ungeduld”
STYNE “Make Someone Happy” from Do Re Mi
GOTTSCHALK The Banjo
HERBERT “Art is Calling Me” from The Enchantress
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerti performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Evan has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014 Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos.
Evan received his DMA degree from Texas Christian University, and MM and BM degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. For more information, please visit www.evanmitchell.net.
Happy Hearts
This concert will now be held at 6:30 p.m. due to weather concerns.
This uplifting concert blends beloved musical theater classics with traditional Americana favorites to bring you songs of joy, celebration, fun, and inspiration. Featuring children’s tunes and iconic classical piano works alike, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Bring the family and join soprano Corrie Donovan and pianist Evan Mitchell for a special concert of music meant to make you smile!
Free to attend; no tickets required.
PROGRAM
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” from Carousel
TRAD. and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Row, Row, Row Your Boat + “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music
PADEREWSKI Chant d’amour, op. 10, no. 1
HARLINE & TAYLOR When You Wish Upon a Star + Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
COPLAND “Zion’s Walls” from Old American Songs
HARRISON/BENCE “Here Comes the Sun”
SCHWARTZ “Popular” from Wicked
ARLEN “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
SCHUBERT-LISZT “Ungeduld”
STYNE “Make Someone Happy” from Do Re Mi
GOTTSCHALK The Banjo
HERBERT “Art is Calling Me” from The Enchantress
ABOUT CORRIE DONOVAN
Soprano Corrie Donovan loves working with children through music and is excited to begin her eighth year with the Cliburn’s education programs. She was also the host for the first Cliburn Junior Competition in 2015 and teaches private voice through Northwest ISD.
Outside the classroom, Corrie enjoys a busy performance career, both in Texas and abroad; highlights include vocal workshops with Cirque du Soleil and a performance invitation from the former president of Mexico. Also an active musical arranger, she enjoys reimagining classical favorites and creating intimate concert experiences, taking her audiences on a journey to make meaningful connections with music.
ABOUT EVAN MITCHELL
Pianist Evan Mitchell’s recent highlights include solo performances on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series (Chicago), at Merkin Concert Hall (NYC), and at several major venues in Shanghai, as well as concerti performances with the symphony orchestras of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Evan has made repeat appearances on the Cliburn at the Modern and Mount Vernon Music series, among others. Since June 2014 Evan has been featured on the TCA Texas Touring Roster, and over the past eight years has been an integral part of the Cliburn’s education initiatives, giving over 300 performances for Cliburn in the Classroom, as well as appearing in numerous Cliburn Kids videos.
Evan received his DMA degree from Texas Christian University, and MM and BM degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He teaches privately and at Tarrant County College, and serves as President of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association. For more information, please visit www.evanmitchell.net.