Del Valle Fine Arts Jon Nakamatsu, piano

President Clinton invited famed American pianist Jon Nakamatsu to play at the White House. Nakamatsu, gold medalist of the 1997 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, touring worldwide, has developed a multi-faceted career that encompasses recording, education, arts administration, and public speaking in addition to his vast concert schedule. A great supporter of Del Valle Fine Arts, this performance will mark his fifth appearance for us.

J O N N A K A M A T S U
Piano Program

Two Chorale Preludes (for organ transcribed for piano solo) J.S. BACH/F. BUSONI
Ich rufzudir, Herr
Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland

Sonata in D Major, Op. 28 “Pastorale” BEETHOVEN
Allegro
Andante
Scherzo: Allegro vivace; Trio
Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo

Fantasy in f-sharp minor, Op. 28 (quasi una sonata) MENDELSSOHN
Con moto agitato
Allegro con moto
Presto

Intermission

3 Sonetti del Petrarca (from Années de pèlerinage, DeuxièmeAnnée; Italie LISZT
Sonetto No. 47: Benedetto sial’giorno
Sonetto No. 104: Pace non trovo
Sonetto No. 123: I’vidi in terra angelici costume

Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22 CHOPIN