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About this Concert Having grown up in Edmonton and studied piano at Alberta College and the University of Alberta, Angela Cheng is one of the world’s finest classical pianists. She has been consistently cited for her superb musicianship and brilliant technique, and is an audience favourite in her former city of residence. Joining Bill Eddins for a Late Night concert featuring the music of one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period, Angela Cheng performs Brahms’ First Piano Concerto, a showpiece of grandeur and utmost technicality. Bold in his exploration of harmony and rhythm, Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes for vocalists and piano, plus his exotic Hungarian Dances, will also be heard. Including Excerpts from: BRAHMS: First Piano Concerto BRAHMS: Third Symphony BRAHMS: Liebeslieder Waltzes BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances

Additional Activities Stick around the main lobby following the concert and enjoy a drink and live entertainment! This is the final Late Night performance of the 2011-12 Season. Thank you to our sponsor! Series Presenting Sponsor

Ticket Information $40 Dress Circle (A) $30 Terrace (B) $25 Orchestra (C) $20 Upper Circle (D) $20 Orchestra Front (F) Tickets subject to applicable service charges.

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Program Info

Program

Hungarian Dance No. 5 in F-sharp minor (Arr. Albert Parlow) (3'30")*

Hungarian Dance No. 6 in D-flat major (Arr. Albert Parlow) (3'30")*

Songs for Female Voices, Two Horns and Harp, Opus 17 (6'15") *
1. "Es tönt ein voller Harfenklang" (Ruperti)
3. "Der Gärtner" (Eichendorff)

Symphony No. 3 in F major, Opus 90: III - Poco allegretto (6')*

Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Opus 108: II - Adagio (5')*

Liebeslieder Waltzes, Opus 52 (10'45")*
1. "Rede, Mädchen, allzu liebes"
6. "Ein kleiner, hübscher Vogel"
9. "Am Donaustrande"
11. "Nein, es ist nicht auszukommen"
12. "Schlosser auf und mache Schlösser"
13. "Vögelein durchrauscht die Luft"
14. "Sieh, wie ist die Welle klar"
18. "Es bebet das Gesträuche"

Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Opus 15: III - Rondo: Allegro non troppo (13')*

*Indicates approximate performance duration.
Program subject to change.