The St. Charles Public Library is pleased to announce another concert with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO).
Nazar Dzhuryn, Assistant Principal Cellist of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, will be joined by Steinway Artist Susan Merdinger for a captivating duo recital featuring works by Beethoven, Franck, and Ravel. A native of Lviv, Ukraine, Nazar enjoys a distinguished and versatile career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral performer, and educator. His collaborative partner, Susan Merdinger, is an acclaimed American pianist and conductor whose performances are celebrated for their expressive depth, technical mastery, and artistic versatility.
L. van Beethoven - Sonata No.3 in op.69 in A major
Allegro, ma non tanto
Scherzo, Allegro motto
Adagio cantabile
Allegro vivace
C. Franck - Sonata in A major (arr. from violin)
Allegretto ben moderato
Allegro
Recitativo - Fantasia, ben moderato. Largamente
Allegretto poco mosso.
M. Ravel - Tzigane, Rhapsodie de Concert (arr. from violin by L. Varga)
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