Sean Kennard, piano

sean kennard piano

doctor of musical arts degree recital April 11, 2015 • Saturday at 4:30 pm Sudler Recital Hall

Robert Blocker, Dean

Doctor of Music Degree Recital

sean kennard piano

Robert Schumann 1810–1856

Kreisleriana, Op. 16 I. Äußerst bewegt (Extremely animated) II. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch (Very inwardly

and not too quickly) III. Sehr aufgeregt (Very agitated) IV. Sehr langsam (Very slowly) V. Sehr lebhaft (Very lively) VI. Sehr langsam (Very slowly) VII. Sehr rasch (Very fast) VIII. Schnell und spielend (Fast and playful) intermission

Sergei Rachmaninoff 1873–1943

Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3 No. 1 — Elegy Études Tableaux, Op. 39 No. 1 in C minor No. 3 in F-sharp minor Thirteen Preludes, Op. 32 No. 12 in G-sharp minor No. 10 in B minor

Rachmaninoff

Six Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 No. 4 in E minor — Presto Ten Preludes, Op. 23 No. 4 in D major No. 5 in G minor

Sergei Prokofiev 1891–1953

Piano Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 14 I. Allegro, ma non troppo II. Scherzo — Allegro marcato III. Andante IV. Vivace

This performance is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree.

As a courtesy to the performers and audience, silence electronic devices. Please do not leave the hall during selections. Photography or recording of any kind is prohibited.

For more information on upcoming events: 203 432-4158 • music.yale.edu If you do not intend to save your program, please recycle it in the baskets at the exit doors.

Robert Blocker, Dean