Alfred Brendel, piano

Sun, Mar 18, 5 pm

Venue: Zellerbach Hall B

Price: $38/$52/$76

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Renowned for his masterly interpretations of the works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, and Liszt, esteemed pianist Alfred Brendel's place among the greatest musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries is assured. "Brendel's playing is distinguished by its heightened intellectual and emotional intensity...and by his extraordinary empathy with composers," says Time magazine.

Program: Hayden/Sonata in C Minor, Hob. XVI:20; Beethoven/Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110; Schubert/Impromptu No. 1 in F minor, D. 935; Impromptu No. 3 in B flat major, D. 935; Mozart/Sonata in C minor, K. 457

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Learn More! Program Notes: Program notes are available online, click here. Audio clips: ( Real One Player or Windows Media Player) Beethoven/Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110 Schubert/Impromptu No. 1 in F minor, D. 935 Mozart/Sonata in C minor, K. 457

Education and Community Events:
Alfred Brendel, Pianist and Author
In Conversation
Fri, Mar 16, 5 pm
Great Hall, Bancroft Hotel, 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Esteemed pianist, Alfred Brendel, will read his poetry and answer questions posed by Anthony J. Cascardi, Townsend Center Director, as a prelude to his recital on March 18 in Zellerbach Hall. Presented by the Doreen B. Townsend Center for the Humanities in association with Cal Performances.

Artists links:
Official Alfred Brendel site

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