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