Explore the world through music with Hanbo Ma. Her performance will feature the work of six composers from five countries. Hanbo Ma will share background information, fun facts, or personal insights about each piece and its composer before playing. Join Hanbo Ma for this exploration of culture and sound!
Establishing herself as one of today’s promising emerging artists, pianist Hanbo Ma has made appearances in solo recitals, as well as being featured with orchestras throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.
Program
1st Stop: Italy
Scarlatti: Sonata in F Minor, K. 466
Scarlatti: Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 529
2nd Stop: Norway
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 1, "Arietta"
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 2, "Waltz"
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. 4, "Fairy Dance"
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 65, No. 6, "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen"
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Op. 54, No. 3, "March of the Dwarfs"
3rd Stop: China
Jianzhong Wang: Liuyang River
Yiqiang Sun: Spring Dance
4th Stop: Spain
Granados: Spanish Dance No. 2, "Oriental"
Granados: Spanish Dance No. 5, "Andaluza"
5th Stop: The United States
Gershwin/Wild: Virtuoso Etude No. 4, "Embraceable You"
Gershwin/Wild: Virtuoso Etude No. 6, "I Got Rhythm"
Gershwin/Wild: Virtuoso Etude No. 3, "The Man I Love"
Gershwin/Wild: Virtuoso Etude No. 7, "Fascinatin’ Rhythm"

The recital will feature Cranbrook’s 1929 Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano—iconic for its use by Leonard Bernstein
Admission
General Admission: $50 $25 per person (enter code HANBO at checkout to save 50%*)
In honor of Hanbo Ma's philosophy that classical music is for everyone, we are giving everyone access to her concert for $25!
Seating is all on one level. Space is limited. Registration is required by Saturday, February 22, 2025.
There are no physical tickets for this event. Please show your reservation confirmation (on your cell phone is encouraged) at the front door for entry.
*Not valid on previous purchases, student admission, or other performances. Guests who register at full price will receive preferred seating. Registration is required by Saturday, February 22, 2025. Seating is limited.
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