SSWPA Proudly Presents: Jonathan Bass, Oct. 10, 2021
LIVE in Concert at CMU
SSWPA is thrilled to announce that live performances are back! At 3:00 PM on Sunday, Oct. 10th, Jonathan Bass will perform a program including Beethoven, Debussy, and Chopin at Kresge Theater, in the CMU School of Fine Arts. Capacity will be limited to 50 persons in the theater, and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within the previous 72 hours will be required for entrance. More details to follow.
American pianist Jonathan Bass appears throughout the United States as soloist and chamber musician. He has performed with numerous orchestras, and his solo and chamber music CDs have received critical acclaim. A Steinway Artist, Bass gave his New York debut at Weill Recital Hall after being awarded First Prize in the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition (1993). He performs frequently at Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, and Tanglewood.
PROGRAM
SONATA Op.53, Waldstein LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Allegro con brio (1770-1827)
Introduzione: Adagio molto
Allegretto moderato-Prestissimo
IMAGES, Book I CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Reflets dans l’eau (1862-1918)
Hommage à Rameau
Movement
INTERMISSION
24 PRELUDES, Op.28 FREDERIC CHOPIN
(1810-1849)
I. Agitato XIII. Lento
II. Lento XIV. Allegro
III. Vivace XV. Sostenuto
IV. Largo XVI. Presto con fuoco
V. Molto allegro XVII. Allegretto
VI. Lento assai XVIII. Molto allegro
VII. Andantino XIX. Vivace
VIII. Molto agitato XX. Largo
IX. Largo XXI. Cantabile
X. Molto allegro XXII. Molto agitato
XI. Vivace XXIII. Moderato
XII. Presto XXIV. Allegro appassionato
Meet the Artist reception to follow the recital.
SONATA Op.53, Waldstein LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Allegro con brio (1770-1827)
Introduzione: Adagio molto
Allegretto moderato-Prestissimo
IMAGES, Book I CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Reflets dans l’eau (1862-1918)
Hommage à Rameau
Movement
INTERMISSION
24 PRELUDES, Op.28 FREDERIC CHOPIN
(1810-1849)
I. Agitato XIII. Lento
II. Lento XIV. Allegro
III. Vivace XV. Sostenuto
IV. Largo XVI. Presto con fuoco
V. Molto allegro XVII. Allegretto
VI. Lento assai XVIII. Molto allegro
VII. Andantino XIX. Vivace
VIII. Molto agitato XX. Largo
IX. Largo XXI. Cantabile
X. Molto allegro XXII. Molto agitato
XI. Vivace XXIII. Moderato
XII. Presto XXIV. Allegro appassionato
Meet the Artist reception to follow the recital.
2021-2022 SSWPA Young Artist Auditions
Entry deadline is September 25th, 2021
The Young Artists Program of the Steinway Society of the Western Pennsylvania is unique, offering gifted young pianists from this area, opportunities that are not provided by any other local organization. In addition to the various activities offered to students in the Young Artist Program, a Family Membership provides four tickets to each of the four professional artist recitals, of our Piano Recital Series.
AUDITIONS
Saturday October 2nd, 2021, 9am-5pm, and Sunday October 3rd, 2021, 10am-3pm, at Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282.
ADJUDICATOR: Dr. David Allen Wehr, Dean and Professor of Piano, Jack w. Geltz Distinguished Piano Chair, Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University.
ELIGIBILITY: Pianists up to age 18, or through their senior year in High School.
REQUIREMENTS: Each student must present:
- A memorized program of 5 to 15 minutes from concert level piano repertoire.
- A SSWPA membership of $125.
- Teacher membership (single: $60, family: $100)
Acceptance into the SSWPA Young Artists program is contingent upon receiving both student and teacher membership; absolutely no exceptions.
The SSWPA membership includes 4 tickets for each of the our concerts offered in our PIANO RECITAL SERIES 2021-2022, which will take place at Carnegie Mellon University, College of Fine Arts, Kresge Theatre, sponsored by the SSWPA. Attendance at performances featuring professional pianists is an excellent enhancement to the student’s overall musical education. Therefore, we encourage all students to attend at least two recitals.
All students auditioning will be accepted into our program and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS, where they will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition, and in MASTER CLASSES.
A small number of students will be selected to perform a short recital at HEINZ HALL GRAND LOBBY, before Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concerts featuring a piano concerto.
We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, we instituted an Outstanding Artist Award, courtesy of the Melanie Schmidt Memorial Fund. This $200 award will be given to one student only, chosen by our adjudicator.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fill out the APPLICATION FORM and return by September 25, 2021, to:
SSWPA, P.O.BOX 103, Wildwood PA 15091-0103
- Enclose membership fee of $125 payable to SSWPA (check please)
- Enclose the teacher membership (single: $60, family: $100)
- If you wish, you may also e-mail your application as a WORD DOCUMENT to:
marinaschmidt@comcast.net
- Please choose a 3 hour window with a preferred audition time and day. We will try to meet your preference as closely as possible.
YOUNG ARTISTS HONOR RECITALS.
Open to all SSWPA Young Artists. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2021-2022 season, at a location to be announced. The dates of these recitals will be announced in September 2021. Students can sign up with a program not longer than 10 minutes. Dress code for the Honor Recitals is semi-formal (suit or shirt and tie for boys, formal dress or gown for girls). Each performer will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition.
MASTER CLASSES.
During the season we will offer (upon availability) master classes conducted by some of the Recital Series Artists, and some renowned local pianists, at a location to be announced.
PIANO RECITAL SERIES.
The SSWPA sponsors four professional piano recitals during the season, featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists. The SSWPA family membership of $125 includes 4 tickets for each of these concerts.
Please contact Marina Lupinacci, at marinaschmidt@comcast.net or 412-551-4569, for any questions, and concerns.
AUDITIONS
Saturday October 2nd, 2021, 9am-5pm, and Sunday October 3rd, 2021, 10am-3pm, at Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282.
ADJUDICATOR: Dr. David Allen Wehr, Dean and Professor of Piano, Jack w. Geltz Distinguished Piano Chair, Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University.
ELIGIBILITY: Pianists up to age 18, or through their senior year in High School.
REQUIREMENTS: Each student must present:
- A memorized program of 5 to 15 minutes from concert level piano repertoire.
- A SSWPA membership of $125.
- Teacher membership (single: $60, family: $100)
Acceptance into the SSWPA Young Artists program is contingent upon receiving both student and teacher membership; absolutely no exceptions.
The SSWPA membership includes 4 tickets for each of the our concerts offered in our PIANO RECITAL SERIES 2021-2022, which will take place at Carnegie Mellon University, College of Fine Arts, Kresge Theatre, sponsored by the SSWPA. Attendance at performances featuring professional pianists is an excellent enhancement to the student’s overall musical education. Therefore, we encourage all students to attend at least two recitals.
All students auditioning will be accepted into our program and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS, where they will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition, and in MASTER CLASSES.
A small number of students will be selected to perform a short recital at HEINZ HALL GRAND LOBBY, before Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concerts featuring a piano concerto.
We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, we instituted an Outstanding Artist Award, courtesy of the Melanie Schmidt Memorial Fund. This $200 award will be given to one student only, chosen by our adjudicator.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fill out the APPLICATION FORM and return by September 25, 2021, to:
SSWPA, P.O.BOX 103, Wildwood PA 15091-0103
- Enclose membership fee of $125 payable to SSWPA (check please)
- Enclose the teacher membership (single: $60, family: $100)
- If you wish, you may also e-mail your application as a WORD DOCUMENT to:
marinaschmidt@comcast.net
- Please choose a 3 hour window with a preferred audition time and day. We will try to meet your preference as closely as possible.
YOUNG ARTISTS HONOR RECITALS.
Open to all SSWPA Young Artists. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2021-2022 season, at a location to be announced. The dates of these recitals will be announced in September 2021. Students can sign up with a program not longer than 10 minutes. Dress code for the Honor Recitals is semi-formal (suit or shirt and tie for boys, formal dress or gown for girls). Each performer will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition.
MASTER CLASSES.
During the season we will offer (upon availability) master classes conducted by some of the Recital Series Artists, and some renowned local pianists, at a location to be announced.
PIANO RECITAL SERIES.
The SSWPA sponsors four professional piano recitals during the season, featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists. The SSWPA family membership of $125 includes 4 tickets for each of these concerts.
Please contact Marina Lupinacci, at marinaschmidt@comcast.net or 412-551-4569, for any questions, and concerns.
A Letter From Our President & the 2021-22 Membership Application
Dear Members of the SSWPA,
After a long year of canceled concerts and isolation, we are very happy to announce the reopening of our 2021-2022 season with live recitals.
As you know, the SSWPA, chartered by the Steinway & Sons, is a non-profit organization, providing Pittsburgh with two wonderful programs: the Piano Recital Series, and the Young Artists program. We were fortunate to be able to continue a successful Young Artists program during the 2020-2021 season, mostly via Zoom, but we are so excited to be able to bring back our Professional Recital Series.
The Single Membership of $60, includes one ticket to each of the four recitals, and the Family Membership of $100, provides four tickets to each of the four recitals. We are presenting outstanding artists this season from three different countries and we hope as previous members, you will all return.
The SSWPA Young Artists program offers Honors Recitals, Master Classes and Workshops which will take place at a location to be announced, and are also open to our members. These programs are free of charge in support of our talented young pianists. Several of these Young Artists will be performing this season at Heinz Hall prior to the Pittsburgh Symphony concerts. We also established an Outstanding Artist Award, courtesy of the Melanie Schmidt Memorial Fund. This $200 award will be given each year to one exceptional student, chosen by our adjudicator.
SSWPA is a non-profit organization, and as such, we depend on memberships, donations, and sponsorship. Thanks to our wonderfully committed members, our organization was able to survive through the pandemic. As a previous member, we are inviting you to renew your membership for 2021-2022 season at this time. We will also welcome any additional tax deductible donations. Please note that our board is all volunteer and 100% of membership dues and your generous donations are directly applied to support our two programs as we strive to maintain the quality that we have achieved over the years.
We hope you will consider renewing your membership and are looking forward to welcoming you back as SSWPA members for our upcoming 2021-2022 season.
Sincerely,
Marina Lupinacci, President
Click here to download your membership application.
After a long year of canceled concerts and isolation, we are very happy to announce the reopening of our 2021-2022 season with live recitals.
As you know, the SSWPA, chartered by the Steinway & Sons, is a non-profit organization, providing Pittsburgh with two wonderful programs: the Piano Recital Series, and the Young Artists program. We were fortunate to be able to continue a successful Young Artists program during the 2020-2021 season, mostly via Zoom, but we are so excited to be able to bring back our Professional Recital Series.
The Single Membership of $60, includes one ticket to each of the four recitals, and the Family Membership of $100, provides four tickets to each of the four recitals. We are presenting outstanding artists this season from three different countries and we hope as previous members, you will all return.
The SSWPA Young Artists program offers Honors Recitals, Master Classes and Workshops which will take place at a location to be announced, and are also open to our members. These programs are free of charge in support of our talented young pianists. Several of these Young Artists will be performing this season at Heinz Hall prior to the Pittsburgh Symphony concerts. We also established an Outstanding Artist Award, courtesy of the Melanie Schmidt Memorial Fund. This $200 award will be given each year to one exceptional student, chosen by our adjudicator.
SSWPA is a non-profit organization, and as such, we depend on memberships, donations, and sponsorship. Thanks to our wonderfully committed members, our organization was able to survive through the pandemic. As a previous member, we are inviting you to renew your membership for 2021-2022 season at this time. We will also welcome any additional tax deductible donations. Please note that our board is all volunteer and 100% of membership dues and your generous donations are directly applied to support our two programs as we strive to maintain the quality that we have achieved over the years.
We hope you will consider renewing your membership and are looking forward to welcoming you back as SSWPA members for our upcoming 2021-2022 season.
Sincerely,
Marina Lupinacci, President
Click here to download your membership application.
Announcing the 2021-2022 SSWPA Season
OCTOBER 10, 2021, 3:00 PM
JONATHAN BASS
Avery Fisher Career Grant
NOVEMBER 21, 2021, 3:00 PM
WYNONA WANG
1st Prize Concert Artists Guild
FEBRUARY 27, 2022, 3:00 PM
MATEI VARGA
Prize Winner of Maria Canals
International Piano Competition
APRIL 3, 2022, 3:00 PM
FANYA LIN
Presser Foundation Scholarship Award
All Concerts are held at
CARNEGIE MELLON
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
KRESGE THEATRE
JONATHAN BASS
Avery Fisher Career Grant
NOVEMBER 21, 2021, 3:00 PM
WYNONA WANG
1st Prize Concert Artists Guild
FEBRUARY 27, 2022, 3:00 PM
MATEI VARGA
Prize Winner of Maria Canals
International Piano Competition
APRIL 3, 2022, 3:00 PM
FANYA LIN
Presser Foundation Scholarship Award
All Concerts are held at
CARNEGIE MELLON
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
KRESGE THEATRE