Zaokun Li, Piano - Second Year Master Recital
This event is open to the public and no tickets are required for attendance.
In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.
Program
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.18 in E-flat Major, Op.31, No.3
I. Allegro
II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
III. Menuetto: Moderato e grazioso
IV. Presto con fuoco
-Intermission-
Frédéric Chopin: 24 Preludes Op.28
No. 1 in C Major – Agitato
No. 2 in A Minor – Lento
No. 3 in G Major – Vivace
No. 4 in E Minor – Largo
No. 5 in D Major – Allegro molto
No. 6 in B Minor – Lento assai
No. 7 in A Major – Andantino
No. 8 in F-sharp Minor – Molto agitato
No. 9 in E major – Largo
No. 10 in C-sharp Minor – Molto allegro
No. 11 in B Major – Vivace
No. 12 in G-sharp Minor – Presto
No. 13 in F-sharp Major – Lento
No. 14 in E-flat Minor – Allegro
No. 15 in D-flat Major – Sostenuto
No. 16 in B-flat Minor – Presto con fuoco
No. 17 in A-flat Major – Allegretto
No. 18 in F Minor – Allegro molto
No. 19 in E-flat Major – Vivace
No. 20 in C Minor – Largo
No. 21 in B-flat Major – Cantabile
No. 22 in G Minor – Molto agitato
No. 23 in F Major – Moderato
No. 24 in D Minor – Allegro appassionato
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SFCM pianists study in a focused, energized, and supportive environment. Artist-teachers with a wealth of international performing experience provide close instruction and mentorship to an exclusive group of fewer than 50 students. Performance opportunities within the Conservatory and around San Francisco help prepare students for a career at the highest professional level. Students also have the chance to enter a yearly concerto competition, the winner of which performs with the Conservatory Orchestra. Interdepartmental collaboration, guest artist residencies, and master classes round out a transformative piano education. Recent guest artists include Emanuel Ax, Sergei Babayan, Richard Goode, Stephen Hough, Menahem Pressler, and Shai Wosner.