Hélène Grimaud

Pianist Hélène Grimaud is a deeply passionate and committed musical artist whose pianistic accomplishments play a central role in her life. She is a Renaissance woman with multiple talents that extend beyond the instrument she plays with such poetic expression and peerless technical control. A committed wildlife conservationist, compassionate human rights activist and writer, it is through her thoughtful pianism that Grimaud most deeply touches the emotions of audiences. For this recital, she performs a moving program of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms.

PROGRAM

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109

JOHANNES BRAHMS: Three Intermezzi for Piano, Op. 117

JOHANNES BRAHMS: Fantasies, Op. 116

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004

Piano Series generously underwritten by Sven & Melinda Bitners and by Sally Schaake Kincaid