It is always a pleasure and honor to present the incomparable Emanueul Ax, who is known for both his virtuosity and good nature. He is a master and makes any piece his own, but Beethoven sits at the core of his repertoire. This performance was filmed on January 16, 2018 as part of Soka Performing Art Center’s Chamber Music Series.

Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533/494............................................................MOZART (1756-1791)
Tre Sonetti di Petrarca from Années de pélerinage, deuxième année, Italie.......... LISZT (1811-1886)
Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829..........................................................................BACH (1685-1750)
Andante Favori in F Major, WoO 57.......................................................................BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 “Waldstein Sonata”.................................BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)

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Recorded by the production staff of Soka Performing Arts Center and edited by Sam Morales. Video has been edited and does not represent the full concert performed by Mr. Ax.

Special thanks to Mr. Ax and Opus3 for the use of this material.
Photo Credit: Lisa Marie Mazzucco