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Date: May 13, 2004
Steinway Society Announces Expanded 2004-2005 Concert Season
to be held at the Le Petit Trianon Theatre in San Jose
Steinway Society The Bay Area announces the 2004-2005 concert season to be held at Le Petit Trianon Theatre, located in downtown San Jose. Nine pianists will perform a total of eleven concerts, with single ticket prices ranging from $25 for students to $35 for general admission. Special six-concert packages are offered from $89 for students to $149 for general, as well as nine-concert packages from $119 to $189.
The Steinway Society is a nonprofit volunteer based organization whose mission is: To promote excellence in piano performance and music education in the Bay Area. The Steinway Society has grown to become one of the Bay Area’s foremost arts organizations. Empowered by a highly motivated volunteer Board of Directors, it continues to offer the Bay Area the highest quality performing artists.
This season also features the new Steinway D nine-foot concert grand, as well as the beautiful Versailles courtyard. These are but the latest improvements in the already excellent Theatre and grounds.
Founded in 1993, the 2004-2005 season promises to be the best ever for the Society. In addition to offering the core series of excellent classical piano music, this year introduces three additional concerts, ranging in genre from classical-oriented living composers, to American music, and Brazilian Jazz.
Steinway Society 2004-2005 Concert Series
Main Concert Series
Hailed as one of the finest American pianists of his generation, Stephen Prutsman
is one of the most versatile and brilliant pianists of today.
Gwendolyn Mok & Mack McCray (duo piano)
Sunday, November 7, 2004 at 7:00pm
Two very popular Bay Area Artists with international
careers team up for an exciting evening of duo pianist’s artistry.
Jon Nakamatsu Saturday, January 8, 2005 8:00pm &
Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:00pm.
After two mesmerizing performances last year, we couldn’t
resist bringing back our very own with another exciting program.
Barbara Nissman Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 8:00pm &
Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 4:00pm.
Barbara Nissman is internationally recognized for her definitive
interpretations of the works of Prokofiev and Ginastera.
Young Artists Concert Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 7:00pm
Carefully selected, exciting young pianists from some
of the Bay Area’s numerous piano competitions.
Kevin Kenner Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 8:00pm
He is the 1990 winner of both the American and International Chopin Competition.
He is known for his poetic and transcendent interpretations at the keyboard.
Additional Concerts
Andrew Russo Sunday, December 12, 2004 at 7:00pm
Celebrating living composers. Music of George Crumb,
John Adams, and others.
Paul Bisaccia Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 8:00pm
The Great American Piano - this entertaining pianist
brings his PBS special to San Jose.
Weber Iago Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 8:00pm
Weber Iago with friends: an evening of Brazilian Jazz
Le Petit Trianon Theatre, www.trianontheatre.com, is located in downtown San Jose at 72 North 5th Street. Tickets are priced at $35 General, $30 for Seniors 65 and over and $25 for full time students if purchased separately. A special package pass for six concerts is offered for $149 General and $129 for Seniors 65 and over and $89 for full time students. The expanded nine concert package is $189 General, $169 for Seniors 65 and over and $119 for full time students. For tickets and information please call 408-246-4200 or contact the Steinway Society website at www.steinwaythebayarea.com.
