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“... a pianist whose probing, incisive, and deeply considered performances are consistently challenging and rewarding.”

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Parlance Chamber Concerts
Mar 8
Parlance Chamber Concerts

Mozart ◦ Sonata in c minor, K. 457
Janáček ◦ Selections from On an Overgrown Path
Mozart ◦ Sonata in F Major, K. 533/494
Schumann ◦ Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17 

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London, UK
Mar 19
London, UK

Mozart ◦ Sonata in c minor, K. 457
Janáček ◦ Selections from On an Overgrown Path
Mozart ◦ Sonata in F Major, K. 533/494
Schumann ◦ Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17 

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Pärnu, Estonia
Apr 9
Pärnu, Estonia

Brahms ◦ Concerto for Piano No. 1 in d minor, Op. 15

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Tallinn, Estonia
Apr 10
Tallinn, Estonia

Brahms ◦ Concerto for Piano No. 1 in d minor, Op. 15

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London, UK
Apr 22
London, UK

Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in F Major, K. 377
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in B♭ Major, K. 378
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in G Major, K. 301
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in D Major, K. 306

Mark Steinberg, violin

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London, UK
Apr 23
London, UK

Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in A Major, K. 305
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in E♭ Major, K. 380
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in C Major, K. 303
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in B♭ Major, K. 454

Mark Steinberg, violin

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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
May 7
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in F Major, K. 305
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in E♭ Major, K. 380
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in C Major, K. 303
Mozart ◦ Violin Sonata in B♭ Major, K. 454

Mark Steinberg, violin

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New York, NY
May 12
New York, NY

Felix Mendelssohn ◦ Songs without Words (selections)
Leoš Janáček ◦ Words Fail!
György Kurtág ◦ Quiet Talk with the Devil
György Kurtág ◦ Silence 
Amy Beth Kirsten ◦ (speak to me) 
Robert Schumann ◦ Geistervariationen
Robert Schumann ◦ Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17

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Apple Valley, MN
Jun 4
Apple Valley, MN

Augusta Read Thomas ◦ Clara’s Ascent
Clara Schumann ◦ Andante from Piano Trio in g minor, Op. 17
György Kurtág ◦ Hommage à R. Sch. for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 15d
Robert Schumann ◦ Introduction and Allegro appassionato (Konzertstück), Op. 92
György Kurtág ◦ Selections from Játékok (Games)
Robert Schumann ◦ Piano Concerto in a minor, Op. 54

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

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Jonathan Discussion Perfectionism

In his latest piece for The New York Times, Jonathan examines the false lure of perfection, and how it is the enemy of art and innovation.

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“Beethoven’s personal life may have been short on joy, but listening to Jonathan Biss leaves one feeling grateful that he was able to discover it in composing.”

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