San Francisco International
Piano Festival
Aug. 15
FESTIVAL KICKOFF: WE LOVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
7:30 PM 9:30 PM
Season Preview and Champagne Reception
The San Francisco International Piano Festival returns to Piedmont Center for the Arts after last season's sold out, smashing success! This intimate evening of music and friendship kicks off the festival's 3rd season with performances of Schumann, Grieg, Bernstein, and more. Featured performers include Bobby Mitchell, Paul Sanchez and Kayleen Sanchez, and founder & artistic director Jeffrey LaDeur. Mingle with the artists and get a preview of the festival that has become one of the most exciting musical events in the Bay Area. Program to Include Schubert & Ravel: Valses Nobles et Sentimentales, Schumann-Bizet: Six Canonic Etudes, Op.56, Grieg: Selected Songs TBA, Bernstein: I Hate Music! and Whitacre: Goodnight Moon.