Pianist Cristian Budu—among the finest classical pianists in the world and a founder of Groupmuse—joins Seattle favorite Rachell Ellen Wong for a violin and piano recital. The program spans Brazilian music, reflecting Cristian’s heritage, and repertoire shaped by American jazz traditions, including works by Maurice Ravel, William Grant Still, Leonard Bernstein, and others.
Program
Maurice Ravel – Violin sonata n.2, M. 77
Allegretto
Blues (Moderato)
Perpetuum mobile (Allegro)
Chopin – Prelude op. 28 n. 7
Camargo Guarnieri – Ponteio n. 45
Chopin – Prelude op. 28 n. 3
Camargo Guarnieri – Ponteio n. 40
Chopin – Prelude op. 28 n. 8
Camargo Guarnieri – Ponteio n. 30
Chopin – Prelude op. 28 n. 15
Camargo Guarnieri – Ponteio n. 49
William Grant Still – Suite for Violin and Piano
African Dancer
Mother and Child
Gamin
Leonard Bernstein – “West Side Story “ suite (arranged by Raimundo Penaforte)
Somewhere
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