Ilya Yakushev has been a Bay area favorite since his San Francisco Symphony debut with Michael Tilson Thomas in 2007. Returning to our series by popular demand, he will be performing a dramatic program including brilliant classics and ’high-romantic’ virtuosic showpieces.
“Mr. Yakushev can do just about anything he wants.” — The New York Times
Program Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Sonata in D major, Hob.XVI/37 Allegro con brio Largo e sostenuto Finale: Presto ma non troppo
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 (“Appassionata”) Allegro assai Andante con moto Allegro ma non troppo; Presto
Intermission
George Gershwin (1898-1937) Three Preludes Allegro ben ritmato e deciso Andante con moto e poco rubato Agitato
Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Prelude for the Left Hand Alone in C-sharp minor, Op.9 No.1 Nocturne for the Left Hand Alone in D-flat major, Op.9 No.2
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Consolation No.3, Lento, quasi recitativo (from “Six pensées poétiques”) Mephisto Waltz No.1
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Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary.
In this program, students in grades 1 to 5 grade are given the opportunity to read to a Therapy Dog for 15 minutes. Reading with dogs is a great way for children to practice their reading skills in a quiet, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment. Therapy Dogs are great listeners! Call 925-973-3…
This Intermediate English conversation group led by Gary Richter meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the library's conversation table. The group discussions focus on topics of everyday life in the USA. Everyone is welcome. See Gary's website for holidays/no class meetings.