March 21, 2024 | 4:30PM
Fulton Recital Hall, Goodspeed Hall, 4th floor
Pianist Wenting Shi takes the audience on a Whimsical Voyage. Picture yourself by the tranquil lake at Wallenstadt in Switzerland, the soft melodies echoing the serenity of the surroundings. Swiftly, we move to a charming French theater, where the vibrant comedy of the "Bouffon" comes alive in a delightful mix of enchanting notes. Our next destination is Italy, where the charismatic Don Juan, both wealthy and playful, graces us with his presence. Finally, we'll arrive in Russia, stepping into a lively carnival atmosphere. Imagine the magic as a skilled magician introduces three puppets with human spirits. The music will unfold a captivating tale, weaving together love triangles and enthralling stories that will leave us enchanted.
Program:
Liszt……………………..Au Lac de Wallenstadt
Szymanowski……….Masques Op. 34, No. 2 "Tantris le Bouffon", No. 3 "Serenade de Don Juan"
Stravinsky…………….Three Movements from Petrushka
Wenting Shi has received prestigious awards and accolades throughout her career. In April 2023, she received the Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellowship Award in the USA, becoming a fellow artist. Prior to this, her notable recognitions include winning the First Prize at the Thaviu-Isaak Piano Competition (USA) in April 2023, the Second Prize at the Berlin Artur Schnabel Piano Competition in June 2022, and the Silver Prize at the significant 5th Hong Kong International Piano Competition in 2019.
The music begins at 4:30 PM, with tea and cookies served at 4:15 PM.
Free admission