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Murray Perahia, piano

In the more than 30 years he has been performing on the concert stage, American pianist Murray Perahia has become one of the most sought-after and cherished musicians of our time. The essence of his appeal lies in a singular combination of technical perfection and interpretive subtlety, as well as a complete absence of self-conscious flamboyance. First and foremost at the service of the composer, he becomes the rarest of artists—a thinker, a poet, and a pure conduit of the music itself. "Perahia conquered all, illuminated all. The playing was beautiful, the experience exhilarating" (Los Angeles Times).

Program: Bach/Partita No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 830; Beethoven/Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 (Pastoral); Brahms/Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24

Program Notes
Program notes are available online. [PDF]

Audio Clips
( Windows Media Player)

Bach/Concerto for Harpsichord in D major, BWV 1054 *

Mozart/ Concerto for Piano no 2 in B major, K 39 *

* Clips listed here are representative of the artist, but may be different than what are being played as part of the Cal Performances program

Donor Event
Post-performance Reception with Murray Perahia
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
Location TBD
(Donors of $600+ by invitation only)
Pianist Murray Perahia's talent speaks for itself and his performance at Zellerbach Hall will sell quickly. Take your enjoyment of this performance to the next level by joining us afterwards for good food, wine, and conversation with other Cal Performances supporters and Mr. Perahia himself.