2024-25 Season

California State University, Fresno • Concert Hall

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Emanuel Ax

Friday, October 6, 2023 • 7:30PM

A friend and supporter of the series since its inception in 1972, Emanuel Ax is renowned not only for his poetic temperament and unsurpassed virtuosity, but also for the exceptional breadth of his performing activity. Each season his distinguished career includes appearances with major symphony orchestras worldwide, recitals in the most celebrated concert halls, a variety of chamber music collaborations, the commissioning and performance of new music, and additions to his acclaimed discography on Sony BMG Masterworks.

Concert Program

BEETHOVEN
Sonata in C minor, Op.13 “Pathétique”
SCHÖNBERG
Drei Klavierstücke, Op.11 (1909)
BEETHOVEN
Sonata in A Major, Op.2 No.2
SCHÖNBERG
Drei Klavierstücke (1894)
Sechs kleine Klavierstücke, Op.19 (1911)
BEETHOVEN
Sonata in F minor, Op.57 “Appassionata”