Event

Portraits of Chopin

Extraordinary journey into Chopin's universe through his complete cycles of Ballades and Impromptus. The American critic James Huneker called the Ballades "the odyssey of Chopin's soul." This program will explore different facets of Chopin's genius throughout his life--from the brilliance of his early works to the depth of the late masterpieces.
Described by audiences and critics alike as a pianist of rare poetic insight and communicative power, Frank Lévy has a special affinity for the narrative quality of Chopin's music.
Frank Lévy recently moved to the Bay Area from New York City where he had served on the piano faculties of the Juilliard School Pre-College Division and the City University of New York Graduate Center.
Frank Lévy will complement the Ballades and Impromptus with other known gems, such as Nocturnes, Polonaises and Variations.
Program
Chopin Recital
Nocturne op 32 no1 in B major
Impromptu No 2 op 36 in F-sharp major
Ballade No 2 op 38 in F major

Nocturne in E flat Major op 9 no 2
Impromptu No 1 op 29 in A-Flat major
Ballade No 1 op 23 in G minor

Intermission

Nocturne in C sharp minor op posthumous
Impromptu No 3 op 51 in G-flat major
Ballade No 3 op 47 in A-flat major

Nocturne in D flat Major op 27 no 2
Impromptu No 4 op 66 in C-sharp minor
Ballade No 4 op 52 in F minor

Location

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center - Schultz Cultural Arts Hall (View)
3921 Fabian Way, Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
Palo Alto, CA 94303
United States