Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79 (1879) Composed during the summer of 1879 in Pörtschach, Austria, Brahms’s Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79, represent a mature phase in his compositional career. Initially titled Klavierstücke (Piano Pieces), Brahms renamed them "Rhapsodies" at the suggestion of his friend and musical confidante, Elisabeth von Herzogenberg, to whom the pieces are … [Read more...]
Zlata Chochieva Program Notes, March 29, 2025
Lento (Second Movement from Organ Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 530) – J.S. Bach, arr. BartókJohann Sebastian Bach’s Organ Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 530 is one of a set of six trio sonatas composed between 1727 and 1730, likely intended as pedagogical works for his eldest son, Wilhelm Friedemann. These sonatas, structured similarly to Baroque trio sonatas, demand both technical precision and … [Read more...]
Discussion Guide for “Carnival of the Animals” and “Mother Goose Suite”
"A Magical Journey Through Music and Imagination." On May 18, 2025, we're excited to present a family concert featuring beloved pianist Sandra Wright Shen and Tristen Chen, in a four-hand version of Saint-Saëns "Carnival of the Animals" and selections from Ravel’s "Mother Goose Suite." We've prepared this guide for children ages 5 and up, and for parents who would like to discuss the music … [Read more...]
Florian Noack – Concert Pianist, Arranger in Concert April 26
We're pleased to welcome Florian Noack to the Steinway Society concert series this April 26, 2025. Noack is a Belgian pianist with a reputation for great playing, innovative programming, arrangements of works that bring the audience into a new view of familiar works, and also for championing lesser-known pieces. As La Figaro states in reviewing Noack's Prokofiev, he is, "Restless and bright. … [Read more...]
Zlata Chochieva Returns to Steinway Society Bay Area
Her charm, her joy, and her talent -- oh, yes! Most of all, our audience was entranced with her talent. (Get your tickets now while best seats are still available). Zlata Chochieva wowed us in 2018 when she first appeared in the San Francisco Bay Area, and since then, her already illustrious career has skyrocketed. In fact, as we write this blog entry, her upcoming April 2025 solo debut at … [Read more...]
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