World of the Piano Bill Street, saxophone & Viktoria Reiswich-Dapp, piano Armstrong Concert Hall Kick off the World of the Piano series with internationally acclaimed pianist Silvan Negruțiu ’13 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance). Negruțiu, who studied with John O’Conor, has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Ireland’s National Concert Hall, the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest, Xi’an Concert Hall in China and Showa Recital Hall in Tokyo. His artistry has been praised as “a startling and authentic pianist displaying rich imagination and brilliant vigor” (The Musical News Journal, Bucharest). In celebration of Shenandoah Conservatory’s 150th anniversary, this special concert — Kaleidoscope — honors the conservatory’s storied musical legacy and vibrant future. The program features Joan Tower’s bold and triumphant Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman; Mozart’s lyrical and dramatic Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397; Fazıl Say’s haunting and inventive Black Earth; and expressive and virtuosic selections by Beethoven, Enescu and Silvestri. Experience the brilliance of a pianist whose refined technique, deep musical insight and expressive depth embody the very heart of Shenandoah’s commitment to artistic excellence. This performance is made possible by the Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway World of the Piano Fund, established in 2015 in commemoration of the wedding anniversary of Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway. Program George EnescuMélodie, op. 18Joan TowerSixth Fanfare for the Uncommon WomanWolfgang Amadeus MozartFantasia in D Minor, K. 397Fazıl SayBlack EarthLudwig van Beethoven32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80George EnescuCarillon nocturne, op. 18George EnescuSarabande, op. 10Constantin SilvestriThird Piano Suite, op. 6, no. 1 Digital Program Shenandoah Conservatory uses digital programs for all performances. In addition to their engaging and accessible design, digital programs are cost effective, environmentally friendly and enable us to create and update our programs more efficiently, which means we can focus our resources on the performances you love! View our digital programs by clicking the button above, scanning the QR code in our venue or texting PROGRAM to (540) 307-2336 at the performance. [Note: Digital programs are best viewed on your mobile or tablet device.] View Digital Program “Silvan Negruţiu displays a very special, rare quality: he knows how to build structures from sound, dislocating the air, eliminating emptiness, evil, and inoperable space.”– Clipa Magazine “a startling and authentic pianist displaying rich imagination and brilliant vigor, whose precision and splendor of keyboard sound certainly inspire a transcendental reality”– The Musical News Journal, Bucharest Pre-concert Talk Sunday, October 5 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall Join us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-Concert Talk! Learn about the artist’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. Piano Masterclass Monday, October 6 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall Observe the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. Join the Piano Society Join Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. Join the Piano Society