Eastman Presents: Emanuel Ax: A Legend Returns

The doyen of classical piano brings spring to Rochester with a program of Romantics. Emanuel Ax, beloved for his warmth, elegant yet unassuming playing, and “self-effacing mastery” (The Guardian) performs Schumann’s Papillons, Schubert’s Four Impromptus, and a curated selection of Chopin’s works.

Haydn Sonata in C, HOB.XVI/50

F. Schubert Four Impromptus Op. 142 Intermission

F. Chopin

– Polonaise Fantaisie in A-flat major, Op.61

– Barcarolle Op. 60

– Nocturnes Op. 27, Nos. 1 & 2

– Scherzo No. 2 B-flat minor Op. 31

“Mr. Ax…played with youthful brio, incisive rhythm, bountiful imagination, delicacy when called for, and thundering power when the piano fought back.” — The New York Times

*This event is part of the Fernando Laires Piano Series.