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Master Class with Pianist Frank Wiens

Friday, November 10, 2023
03:30 p.m. - 04:30 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2023-11-10 15:30:00 2023-11-10 16:30:00 Master Class with Pianist Frank Wiens University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music is proud to welcome back Professor Emeritus Frank Wiens for a master class with current conservatory students. During this open to the public event, they will perform: Brahms Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79 No. 2 Clara Schumann Romance Op. 21, No. 1 Chopin Ballade No. 2 Schumann Sonata in G minor, Op. 22, Mvt I Frank Wiens is a pianist known for his strong emotional commitment and virtuosity. His meticulous attention to detail and seemingly effortless control bring out even the most subtle musical elements. Dedicated to bringing his love of the classical piano repertoire to audiences of all levels of concert-going experience, his “nobility of conception” (Los Angeles Times) and command of “tone color” (Fresno Bee) coupled with a “formidable technique” (Sacramento Union) have thrilled audiences on three continents. His ability to establish rapport with an audience with the spoken word is matched by the obvious sincerity with which he communicates the emotional content of each work. 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211, USA Conservatory of Music Conservatory of Music America/Los_Angeles public

University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music is proud to welcome back Professor Emeritus Frank Wiens for a master class with current conservatory students. During this open to the public event, they will perform:

Brahms Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79 No. 2
Clara Schumann Romance Op. 21, No. 1
Chopin Ballade No. 2
Schumann Sonata in G minor, Op. 22, Mvt I

Frank Wiens is a pianist known for his strong emotional commitment and virtuosity. His meticulous attention to detail and seemingly effortless control bring out even the most subtle musical elements. Dedicated to bringing his love of the classical piano repertoire to audiences of all levels of concert-going experience, his “nobility of conception” (Los Angeles Times) and command of “tone color” (Fresno Bee) coupled with a “formidable technique” (Sacramento Union) have thrilled audiences on three continents. His ability to establish rapport with an audience with the spoken word is matched by the obvious sincerity with which he communicates the emotional content of each work.