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A ROMANTIC EVENING... ALEXANDER SUNG, PIANIST
Alexander Sung has been an accomplished pianist and harpsichordist for more than 30 years. A charismatic performer and teacher, he has won the devotion of both his audience and students through his passionate yet genuine interpretation and style in music. He began his piano lessons at the age of four in Hong Kong. After graduating from Pui Ching Middle School, he continued his studies at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria under Heinz Scholz. After graduation, he studied with Richard Hauser and Harpsichord under Isolde Ahlgrimm at the Vienna Academy of Music. Alexander Sung captured public attention in 1971, at age 24, he placed fifth in the international harpsichord competition in Belgium and following year, he came in fourth in the international J. S.Bach competition in Leipzig, Germany. Alexander Sung continues to flourish as performer, mesmerizing audiences in Germany,Italy, Belgium, United States, Taiwan,Honk Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and China. Many of his students had gone on to lead an outstanding careers as professional concert pianists and teachers In addition to teaching and performing, Mr. Sung continues to record albums - Serenity for the Soul(Music of Bach), Pleasure for the Soul,I,II & III(harpsichord music of Mozart), Romance for the Soul(Music of Schubert, Love Affair for the Soul(Music of Brahms and Liszt) and Eternal Love for the Soul(Music of Schumann). www.AlexanderSung.com
Tonight's PROGRAM: J. S. Bach - Toccata in F# minor BWV 910 Robert Schumann - Opus 124, Album Leaves & Opus 20,Humoreske
Alexander Sung,"Imagine how Robert Schumann's Opus 20, Humoreske mirrors the timeless fairy tale story of Rapunzel. Robert Schumann, the "Father of Romance", composed this very touching music about the sweet and somewhat dramatic love affair between him with Clara Wieck who eventually became his beloved wife. I will lead us through this love story where the music of Robert Schumann's Opus 20,Humoreske meets Rapunzel's perseverance romance. Join me on this fantasy of love and dreams... - See you at my concert!"
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LocationPiedmont Center for the Arts (View)
801 Magnolia Ave
Piedmont, CA 94611
United States
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Minimum Age: 5 |
Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Attendees
Terry L.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA United States
Jul 08, 2016 7:05 PM |
Shirley C.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA United States
Jul 08, 2016 7:05 PM |
Lily C.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA United States
Jul 08, 2016 7:05 PM |
Agnes K.
Walnut Creek, CA United States
Jul 02, 2016 9:22 AM |
Robert H.
Walnut Creek, CA United States
Jul 02, 2016 9:22 AM |
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