Mingyao Zhao, cello

mingyao zhao cello

master of musical arts degree recital April 7, 2016 • Thursday at 7:30 pm Sudler Recital Hall

Robert Blocker, Dean

Master of Musical Arts Degree Recital

mingyao zhao cello

Dmitri Shostakovich 1906–1975

Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40 I. Allegro non troppo II. Allegro III. Largo IV. Allegro Xiaopei Xu, piano

Edward Elgar 1857–1934

Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 IV. Allegro – Moderato – Allegro, ma non troppo – Poco più lento – Adagio Xiaopei Xu, piano intermission

César Franck 1822–1890 arr. Jules Delsart

Cello Sonata in A major, FWV 8 I. Allegretto ben moderato II. Allegro III. Recitativo-Fantasia: Ben moderato IV. Allegretto poco mosso Chengcheng Yao, piano

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