Pianist Jon Kimura Parker is known for his charisma, infectious enthusiasm, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage, he has performed regularly in the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, London’s South Bank, the Sydney Opera House, and the Beijing Concert Hall.

We are delighted to present our season-opening concert with Jackie, as he is known to friends, on our magnificent new Steinway Model D Concert Grand.

Program

BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 no. 2, “Moonlight”
RAVEL Jeux d’eau
CHOPIN Preludes, Op. 28 (selections)
ARLEN arr. William Hirtz “Wizard of Oz” Fantasy
BRAHMS Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60
with Owen Dalby, violin, Meena Bhasin, viola, & Amos Yang, cello