Ilya Yakushev

media release: Salon Piano Series celebrates its 10th anniversary with acclaimed new artists and favorites from past seasons. As always, audiences will enjoy the intimate salon concert setting for a take-your-breath-away experience!

Each pianist revels in the chance to play unique heirloom instruments restored in the renowned Farley's workshop. Personalizing the experience further, performers provide reflections on their selections and give masterclasses that the public is invited to observe for free. All concerts and masterclasses are held at Farley’s House of Pianos in Madison.

Celebrate ten years of extraordinary salon concerts! Season tickets are on sale at salonpianoseries.org, as are individual concert tickets.

Ilya Yakushev, Saturday, February 17 at 7:30pm

This will be Yakushev's fifth performance at Salon Piano Series, and he never ceases to enthrall our audience. He fit this tenth anniversary appearance into a busy schedule spanning three continents and multiple recording sessions. Program includes Schumann and Prokofiev.

Program

Mozart - Fantasy in D minor, K397

Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13

Rachmaninoff - Prelude in G-sharp minor, Op. 32 No. 12

Rachmaninoff - Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5

Rachmaninoff - Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3 No. 2

Scriabin - Two pieces for the left hand, Op. 9

Prokofiev - Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 83

Individual tickets are $50 at the door or $45 in advance, $10 student tickets are available online only. Purchase tickets online at salonpianoseries.org or in person at Farley’s House of Pianos. Service fees apply.