CHABRIER | Suite Pastorale
PROKOFIEV | Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Op. 16
BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 2 in D
RUN TIME: 1 HR 30 MINUTES
*program subject to change
Powerful. Bold. Defiant.
Fire & Form brings together music shaped by resilience and intensity. Sylvia Jiang takes on Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in G, a work known for its extreme technical demands and raw emotional force—lost after its 1913 premiere and later reconstructed from the composer’s memory, adding to its legend. Opening the program is Chabrier’s Suite Pastorale, a joyful French gem. We conclude with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, an energetic score written as he confronted his impending hearing loss, yet filled with drive and optimism. Balancing fiery power with overcoming adversity, our second concert delivers music that will challenge, surprise, and reward you as our listener.
About Sylvia Jiang
Hailed by critics as a pianist capable of transcending the “superhuman” (NZ Herald ’24), Sylvia Jiang’s performances have delighted audiences across the globe. As a graduate of the Juilliard School and Johns Hopkins University, she was inducted in 2023 as a member of the Astral Artists roster after being named as a winner in the Astral Artists Competition. Sylvia is also the sole recipient of Peabody Conservatory’s Artist Diploma Award in her cohort. Read Sylvia's full bio here.
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Pre-Concert Talk
Join us to learn more from Music Director Andrew Sewell and guest soloist Sylvia Jiang about tonight's program.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Talk: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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Music is all about the senses, so we want you to be comfortable while you enjoy it. Most of our attendees wear anything from jeans to dressy clothes. Learn more about the concert experience.
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