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“... a pianist whose probing, incisive, and deeply considered performances are consistently challenging and rewarding.”

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London, UK
Apr 22
London, UK

Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in F Major, K. 377
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in B♭ Major, K. 378
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in G Major, K. 301
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in D Major, K. 306

Mark Steinberg, violin

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London, UK
Apr 23
London, UK

Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in A Major, K. 305
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in E♭ Major, K. 380
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in C Major, K. 303
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in B♭ Major, K. 454

Mark Steinberg, violin

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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
May 7
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in F Major, K. 305
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in E♭ Major, K. 380
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in C Major, K. 303
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in B♭ Major, K. 454

Mark Steinberg, violin

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New York, NY
May 12
New York, NY

Felix Mendelssohn ◦ Songs without Words (selections)
Leoš Janáček ◦ Words Fail!
György Kurtág ◦ Quiet Talk with the Devil
György Kurtág ◦ Silence 
Amy Beth Kirsten ◦ (speak to me) 
Robert Schumann ◦ Geistervariationen
Robert Schumann ◦ Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17

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Apple Valley, MN
Jun 4
Apple Valley, MN

Augusta Read Thomas ◦ Clara’s Ascent
Clara Schumann ◦ Andante from Piano Trio in g minor, Op. 17
György Kurtág ◦ Hommage à R. Sch. for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 15d
Robert Schumann ◦ Introduction and Allegro appassionato (Konzertstück), Op. 92
György Kurtág ◦ Selections from Játékok (Games)
Robert Schumann ◦ Piano Concerto in a minor, Op. 54

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

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St. Paul, MN
Jun 5
St. Paul, MN

Augusta Read Thomas ◦ Clara’s Ascent
Clara Schumann ◦ Andante from Piano Trio in g minor, Op. 17
György Kurtág ◦ Hommage à R. Sch. for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 15d
Robert Schumann ◦ Introduction and Allegro appassionato (Konzertstück), Op. 92
György Kurtág ◦ Selections from Játékok (Games)
Robert Schumann ◦ Piano Concerto in a minor, Op. 54

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

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St. Paul, MN
Jun 6
St. Paul, MN

Augusta Read Thomas ◦ Clara’s Ascent
Clara Schumann ◦ Andante from Piano Trio in g minor, Op. 17
György Kurtág ◦ Hommage à R. Sch. for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 15d
Robert Schumann ◦ Introduction and Allegro appassionato (Konzertstück), Op. 92
György Kurtág ◦ Selections from Játékok (Games)
Robert Schumann ◦ Piano Concerto in a minor, Op. 54

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

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Jonathan discusses Truthfulness in Art

In his latest piece for The New York Times, Jonathan explains why honesty is paramount for both art and society.

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“Beethoven’s personal life may have been short on joy, but listening to Jonathan Biss leaves one feeling grateful that he was able to discover it in composing.”

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View fullsize It was such a pleasure to be back with the @detroitsymphony , conducted by @delyana.lazarova , to play Beethoven’s irresistible 2nd piano concerto. You can listen to the performance on DSO Replay, if you sign up for a (free!) account.
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View fullsize One of the best parts of my fall was returning to Beethoven’s final three sonatas after several years. On Wednesday, as part of a residency at the Kaufman Music Center, I’ll be giving a lecture on the sonatas in Merkin Hall. There’s

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