More Than Notes:
More Than Notes concert preview at 6:45pm, led by Benjamin K. Roe
More Than Notes concert previews are an exciting way to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of WPAS performances. This season, lecturers Ben Roe and WETA’s Marilyn Cooley will offer insights and comparisons between the performing artists in each of the following genres—Great Orchestras, Pianists, Vocalists, and Strings—in addition to further illuminating the written program notes.
More Than Notes concert previews are generously made possible by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Program:
| Mozart |
Sonata in A minor, K. 310 |
| Schumann |
Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 |
| Schumann |
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17 |
Artist Information:
Mitsuko Uchida is "an elegant, deeply musical interpreter who strikes an inspired balance of head and heart in everything she plays" (Chicago Tribune). A recent recipient of BBC Music Magazine's "Instrumentalist of the Year" award, Uchida is internationally recognized for her flawless technique and unparalleled musicality. Above all, she is praised for the keen intellectual insights she brings to each performance.
The WPAS Piano Masters Series is generously underwritten by Betsy and Robert Feinberg.