Jonathan Biss January 19, 2011

Adult $27 | University Park Student $10 | 18 and Younger $17

Ultra-talented pianist Jonathan Biss began piano studies at age 6. Eleven years later he was already studying with Leon Fleisher at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music. The pianist has performed extensively in recital and as a soloist for the Cleveland Orchestra, the National and Indianapolis symphony orchestras, and other ensembles. His Schwab Auditorium concert features Leoš Janáček’s Sonata 1.X.1905, From the Street; Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Appassionata; and Robert Schumann’s Fantasy in C Major. The program also includes a new Bernard Rands work co-commissioned by the Center for the Performing Arts through its membership in Music Accord. Two days after his Penn State premiere, Biss performs the same program in his much-anticipated debut at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium.

Complimentary round-trip shuttle service is provided between the Eisenhower Parking Deck and Schwab Auditorium.

Official Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu/events/biss.html