chengcheng yao piano
master of musical arts degree recital February 4, 2016 • Thursday at 7:30 pm Morse Recital Hall
Robert Blocker, Dean
Master of Musical Arts Degree Recital
chengcheng yao piano
Béla Bartók 1881–1945
Piano Sonata, Sz. 80 I. Allegro moderato II. Sostenuto e pesante III. Allegro molto
Franz Schubert 1797–1828
Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D. 664 I. Allegro moderato II. Andante III. Allegro intermission
Edvard Grieg 1847–1907
Nocturne, Op. 54, No. 4
Claude Debussy 1862–1918
Children’s Corner, L. 113 I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum II. Jimbo’s Lullaby III. Serenade for the Doll IV. The Snow is Dancing V. The Little Shepherd VI. Golliwogg’s Cakewalk
Igor Stravinsky 1882–1971
Trois Movements de Petrouchka I. Danse Russe II. Chez Pétrouchka III. La Semaine Grasse
This performance is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master 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