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CONCERTS Piano Series Free Community Concerts Special Events Young Artists Program Education & Scholarships Music Literacy Program Arts Express Scholarships Summer Camp OUTREACH In-Home Salon Recitals Recitals On Location
CONCERTS Piano Series Free Community Concerts Special Events Young Artists Program Education & Scholarships Music Literacy Program Arts Express Scholarships Summer Camp OUTREACH In-Home Salon Recitals Recitals On Location
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2008-2009 Piano Series
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Gwendolyn Mok
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In Homage of Great Composers Internationally renowned pianist Gwendolyn Mok, our Jewel of the Silicon Valley, will thrill and enlighten us as she performs on two amazing pianos, our Steinway “D” and her beautifully restored Erard concert grand, that replicates the sound that composers such as Chopin and Liszt would have heard. |
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Garrick Ohlsson | On the Wings of Genius We begin a tradition of offering outstanding concerts at McAfee Center on the wings of 2008 Grammy winner, Garrick Ohlsson. Experience an evening of exquisite piano music performed by the first American to win the Chopin International Piano Competition. |
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The Lee Trio | Three Hearts Beat As One Praised for “gripping immediacy and freshness” and a “rich palette of tone colors”, these three sisters have inspired and moved audiences around the world. While each member of the Trio is a brilliant soloist in her own right, the Trio has established itself as one of the premier chamber ensembles on the international stage. |
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Adam Neiman | Exalted Music for the Soul As a teenage prodigy, Adam Neiman dazzled the music world, receiving critical international acclaim for his debut at age 11 in Los Angeles. Even more revered today, Neiman, winner of the 1995 Gilmore Young Artist Award, is recognized as an artist of rare depth, sensitivity and virtuosity. |
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Valentina Lisitsa | From the Ukraine with Love Described by critics as a “bona fide angel playing” and an “electrifying pianist”, this “valkyrie” of the piano has been receiving rave reviews since arriving in the United States in 1991. Spend the evening being thrilled by the dazzling pianist with flying fingers. |
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Imogen Cooper | An Intimate Conversation with Schubert Feel your heart soar as Imogen Cooper plays Schubert's tender and heart-wrenching melodies. Described as Britain's “queen of the keyboard”, Cooper is recognized worldwide as one of the finest interpreters of Schubert and Schumann and will present a performance that you will not want to miss. |
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Jon Nakamatsu | Our Star is Returning Back by popular demand, Jon Nakamatsu brings his amazing talent and warm personality to the McAfee Center. Born in the Bay Area, educated here and trained here, Jon may have become a world-famous pianist - a “poet of the keyboard” - but we will always consider him our star. |
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