Steinway Society -The Bay Area
Announces 2007-2008 Piano Series

San Jose, CA. May 2007 - Steinway Society's 2007-08 subscription series will feature a series of eight piano recitals September 2007 through May 2008 at Le Petit Trianon Theatre in downtown San Jose. Joyce Yang, the silver medalist at the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will launch the series. The piano series traditionally includes six classical music programs, a non-classical offering such as jazz or 1920's themes, and the annual Young Artists Concert. In addition to the subscription series, three Community Concerts will be presented free to the public. In the summer of 2007 Steinway Society will hold its 2nd annual Midsummer Music Youth Camp as part of its education outreach. The Society will also present educational piano programs to the school children of Santa Clara County throughout the season.

Janie Horton-Ramirez, President, stated, "I am very excited about our upcoming season, especially with the development of some new concert presentations that are a first for Steinway Society-The Bay Area. It is an honor to be President of this inspiring organization, and I look forward to welcoming everyone who will come and share these beautiful performances with us this season."

Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 7pm
JOYCE YANG
Awarded the Silver Medal in the 2005 Van Cliburn International Competition, Yang is hailed as “one of the most gifted young pianists of her generation.” In 2006 she made her New York Philharmonic debut with Lorin Maazel. She has performed extensively throughout Europe, Korea, and the US.


Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 7pm
LEE SHAW
This first rate jazz pianist will showcase the popular music of the early 20th century with “Did Women Really Write All Those Songs?” Shaw performs with her trio in concerts and festivals throughout the US, Canada and Europe. She will be joined by bassist Rich Syracuse for this performance.


Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 7pm
ANTON KUERTI
This distinguished Austrian-born pianist now living in Canada is one of today's most recorded artists. CD Review (London) calls him “one of the truly great pianists of this century.” Revered by the music world in both Canada and the US, he has toured nearly forty countries and performed with many major US orchestras such as Philadelphia, NY Philharmonic, and Cleveland.


Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 7pm
ROBERT SCHWARTZ
Local artist returns to the Steinway Series after rave reviews for his all French program in 2003. Winner of numerous awards, including the 1975 Ravel Prize in Paris, he now performs extensively in the US and records for Klavier Records.


Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 7pm
JON KIMURA PARKER
Born and educated in Canada, Parker's extraordinary career has taken him from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House to Zimbabwe. “A true Canadian ambassador of music,” Parker has performed with the top orchestras in the US. As an active media personality in Canada, he has hosted classical music series on television and radio.

Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 7pm
YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT
A highly talented group of young pianists are showcased, carefully selected winners of regional and international competitions. A prime opportunity for audiences to discover new and memorable young talent!


Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 7pm
VLADIMIR OVCHINNIKOV
Don't miss the debut appearance of this highly-respected Russian pianist! A regular soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic and other leading Russian orchestras, and winner of such awards as Tchaikovsky and Leeds International Piano Competitions, Ovchinnikov has toured throughout the world to international acclaim.


Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 7pm
RAFAL BLECHACZ
This young Polish sensation won the Gold in the 2005 International Chopin Competition in Warsaw. Since then he has performed to great acclaim in the most prestigious concert halls all over the world. In 2006, he signed an exclusive recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon.

Community Concert Series

Over the past four seasons Steinway Society has presented an outreach program consisting of three one-hour concerts that are free to the general public. These concerts are held at Le Petit Trianon and Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph during the afternoon hours. These programs are designed to be family-friendly, educational and entertaining for great audience appeal. The series is made possible by grants from the Arts Council Silicon Valley, City of San Jose, Community Foundation Silicon Valley, and the Farrington Foundation.
THE SNOW QUEEN
Nancy & Randall Faber
Sunday, October 7, 2007 - 3:00pm
Please join Nancy and Randall Faber for a beautiful two-piano presentation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale. An unforgettable debut performance with original music by Nancy Faber. A Master Class will follow at 4:00pm.

SEASON OF HOPE
Community Concert
Date: TBD - 7pm and 8pm
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Annual celebration of seasonal favorites!

DENNIS ALEXANDER
Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 2:30pm
Exciting and innovative piano instructor and composer who continues to be active as a soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician. A Master Class will follow the performance.

MIDSUMMER MUSIC YOUTH CAMP

The music camp is spearheaded by the educational arm of the organization. The program focuses on professional development for the young, more advanced musician. Students will attend workshops, master classes and presentations that focus on honing their skills in sight-reading, ensemble performance, stage presentation, controlling stage fright, entering competitions, and other basics in pursuing a music career. More information is available at: www.steinwaythebayarea.com

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1994, Steinway Society-The Bay Area is a non-profit volunteer-based presenting organization. Its mission: “To promote excellence in piano performance and music education in the Bay Area.” The organization is now recognized as one of the gems in the cultural life of San Jose and the south Bay Area by offering a unique set of piano recitals in an intimate setting. In addition to presenting a piano series, the organization has an educational arm that reaches out to assist young pianists in need with financial aid, provides scholarships to various music programs, and produces a program in collaboration with Arts Express called “History of Piano Music in America.”

Le Petit Trianon Theatre
The newly renovated Le Petit Trianon Theatre's 340 seat hall is acoustically without rival. Every seat in the house provides an up-close and personal experience of these beautiful recital performances. Complementing the splendid acoustics is the exquisite tone of the hall's Steinway D concert grand; many of our featured artists have praised its quality and are eager to return. Additionally, the completion of the new San Jose City Hall and Rotunda one-half block away has prompted the renovation of the area surrounding the theatre. Among the many improvements is the expansion of North Fifth Street into a wide, tree-lined promenade with decorative sculptures, new street lamps, and a new parking structure.

TICKET INFORMATION

STEINWAY SOCIETY-The BAY AREA, 2007-08 SEASON

Where: Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose; office telephone (408) 295-6500

When: Sept. 23 to May 4, 2007

Subscriptions: Available July 1, 2007. Prices for the full eight-concert series: $200-$296 ($160-$280 for seniors, $120-$176 for students); Select your own 4-concert series is also available. Subscribers receive priority seating and discounts.

To order subscriptions: Box Office (408) 286-2600, extension 23; fax (408) 295-6518

Single tickets: Available August 1st $20-45

Information: (408) 295-6500;
E-mail:steinwaysociety@trianontheatre.com
Website: www.steinwaythebayarea.com

Renewing Subscribers Deadline: June 15, 2007
New Subscribers: orders will be processed starting July 1, 2007
Single Tickets will be available for purchase August 1, 2007