Harriman-Jewell Series: Bringing the Best of the Performing Arts to Kansas City

sat sep 13 08: 7 p.m.

folly theater, k.c.

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program
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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata” (1806)
i. Allegro assai
ii. Andante con moto – attacca
iii. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto

United States Premiere Performance
Conrad Tao: Fantasy-Sonata (2008)
i. Moderato
ii. Intermezzo: Presto
iii. Andante Con Moto
iv. Finale: Presto - Allegro

John Corigliano: Etude Fantasy (1976)
For The Left Hand Alone
Legato
Fifths to Thirds
Ornaments
Melody

Rachmaninoff: From Six Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 (1896)
No. 1 in B-flat minor: Andantino
No. 4 in E minor: Presto

Chopin: Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22 (1834, 1831)

about free Discovery concerts
The intent behind the Harriman-Jewell Series free Discovery concerts is to introduce excellence and artistry to new audiences by eliminating a cost barrier.

The events begin at 7 p.m. (earlier than other evening performances) to better accommodate the schedules of families with children. The public can receive up to four free tickets per household while quantities last.

Born in Urbana, Illinois,
14-year-old Conrad Tao began
playing children’s songs on the piano at about 18 months of age.

At age 8, he made his concerto debut with the Utah Chamber Music Festival Orchestra performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A Major. He is currently enrolled in Juilliard’s Pre-College Division and studies piano, violin, and composition.

Mr. Tao will return to the Folly Theater stage immediately following his free concert for a moderated conversation with audience members.

kansas city stage debut

(Conrad Tao played a
surprise performance at
Richard Harriman's
75th Birthday Celebration
last September.)

Tao was featured on the PBS program "From the Top" last season.
See a clip from the show >>

The Harriman-Jewell Series has underwritten upcoming KCPT broadcasts of "From the Top at Carnegie Hall," a program that showcases young musicians that airs on Sunday afternoons. The start times will vary so check the broadcast schedule to know when to tune in.

links:

conrad tao's website

management's website

"From the Top" website

juilliard's website

wall street journal article

press release

Conrad Tao, pianist in recital free Discovery concert

sat sep 13 08: 7 p.m.

folly theater, k.c.

Conrad Tao, pianist in recital
free Discovery concert