Legendary Canadian artist Marc-Andre Hamelin, known for his exploration of unfamiliar piano terrain, now performs with depth and originality his interpretations of Classical and Romantic repertoire.
- Venue: Herbst Theatre
- Date: Tue December 15, 2009 8:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Price Range: $49/$32
- Tickets: 415-392-2545
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Program
Haydn
Variations in F Minor, Hob. XVII:6
Mozart
Sonata in A minor, K310
Liszt
"Venezia e Napoli," from "Annees de Pelerinage"
Faure
Nocturne No. 6, Op. 63
Alkan
Symphonie for Solo Piano
Performers
Marc-Andre Hamelin
Pianist
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