Frank Wiens will perform a classical piano recital including two of Liszt’s lovely transcriptions of Schubert songs, the Beethoven Waldstein sonata, and a collection of works by Russian composers.  These will include piano compositions by Cui, Liapanov, Tchaikovsky, Scriabin, and Prokofiev, and conclude with the second sonata of Rachmaninov.

Frank Wiens is a pianist known for his strong emotional commitment and virtuosity. His meticulous attention to detail and seemingly effortless control bring out even the most subtle musical elements. Dedicated to bringing his love of the classical piano repertoire to audiences of all levels of concert-going experience, his “nobility of conception” (Los Angeles Times) and command of “tone color” (Fresno Bee) coupled with a “formidable technique” (Sacramento Union) have thrilled audiences on three continents. His ability to establish rapport with an audience with the spoken word is matched by the obvious sincerity with which he communicates the emotional content of each work.