PSU Steinway Piano Series – Chapman Nyaho & the African Diaspora

November 4, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT

A riveting soloist and chamber musician, Chapman Nyaho stars in performances around the globe, passionately highlighting the sonic variety of music stemming from African traditions. Celebrated for his expertise and perspective, Chapman Nyaho serves on the piano faculty at Pacific Lutheran University.

CONCERT
Thursday, November 4
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Live stream on PSU’s YouTube Channel

A recital of music including composers from the African diaspora

LECTURE
Friday, November 5
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Live stream on PSU’s YouTube Channel

Chapman Nyaho will discuss the diversity of styles of piano music, the influences of traditional musical forms, dance, jazz and blues as well as Western European compositional practices on compositions in Africa and the African diaspora.

MASTERCLASS
Friday, November 5
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Live stream on PSU’s YouTube Channel

Showcasing PSU students in solo and small chamber ensemble performance

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PSU Steinway Piano Series 2021: Anton Nel Recital

Virtual Concert

May 1, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PDT

Free Donations accepted, registration RSVP required.

The PSU Steinway Piano Series is proud to announce its 2021 feature artist, the internationally celebrated and “uncommonly elegant pianist,” (The New York Times) Anton Nel. An acclaimed interpreter and former first prize winner of the Naumburg International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall, Nel performs with “a beautifully weighted tone and a nearly flawless legato.”(Chicago Tribune) Through the PSU Steinway Piano Series, Nel will star in a solo concert on May 1st featuring a beautifully balanced, one-of-a-kind program of music by Bach, Mozart, Debussy and Granados, preceded by a masterclass on April 30th.

Designed to maximize the at home listening experience and spread the joy of world class piano performance, both events on this season’s PSU Steinway Piano Series are open to the public, free with RSVP, and will be available for viewing on PSU’s YouTube channel for 72 hours following their initial broadcast.

PSU Steinway Piano Series 2021: Anton Nel
MASTERCLASS: LIVE broadcast at 7pm PT on Friday, April 30th
showcasing PSU students in solo and small chamber ensemble performance
RSVP includes a public option to attend by Zoom and pose questions

CONCERT: Premiere broadcast at 7pm on Saturday, May 1st
J.S. Bach: Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829
Mozart: Sonata in D Major, K. 311
Debussy: La serenade interrompue, Voiles, and Minstrels from Preludes, Book 1
Granados: Allegro de Concierto, Op. 47