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Recreating the 1928 Concert

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

In celebration of his 150th birthday, the 8th annual San Francisco International Piano Festival will honor Maurice Ravel, one of the most influential and beloved composers of the 20th century. In 1928, Ravel toured the United States to great acclaim, and the voyage included a stop in San Francisco. Ravel's concert here featured a mélange of his compositions for solo piano, song cycles, (including the intoxicating Shéhérazade) and his jazz-tinged violin sonata. It is this historic program that the festival recreates tonight as we open our season. Featured artists include pianists Gwendolyn Mok and Jeffrey LaDeur, mezzo-soprano Kindra Scharich, soprano Heidi Moss Erickson, and violinist Chili Ekman. Don't miss this slice of history as Monsieur Ravel comes to San Francisco! 

*The festival will celebrate this concert in period style, so feel free to dress in your flapper best, and there will be a prize for the best socks! 

Shéhérazade 

Histoires Naturelles 

Pavane pour une infante défunte 

Habanera

Violin Sonata 

Chansons Grecques 

Tombeau de Couperin (selections)

Artists include

Gwendolyn Mok, piano 

Jeffrey LaDeur, piano 

Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano 

Heidi Moss Erickson, soprano

Chili Ekman, violin* 

*Alumnus of Young Chamber Musicians