Orli Shaham Presents: Friends of Schumann

• Orli Shaham, piano

Clara Schumann — Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 (arr. for cello & piano)
Joseph Joachim — Selected works
Johannes Brahms — Selected works

As part of her artist residency with the Vancouver Symphony, Pianist Orli Shaham performs chamber music celebrating Clara Schumann with musicians from the VSO. The program features Schumann's Three Romances for cello and piano alongside works by two of her friends, Joseph Joachim and Johannes Brahms.

About Vancouver Symphony Chamber Concert Series

The series was co-created by Dr. Michael C. Liu, VSO pianist and board member, and Dr. Igor Shakhman. VSO CEO and Principal Clarinet. The VSO Chamber Music Series is proud to provide enchanting chamber music in an intimate setting. Originally intended to be played in a small chamber, hall, or house, chamber music showcases musician virtuosity in melodies that are quite exposed in a typical ensemble of three to six musicians. Listeners enjoy an entirely new concert experience meant to speak to every individual in a comfortable space. The content of each VSO concert is unique, ranging from musical accompaniment for silent films and operatic soloists, to traditional string quartets and trios. Now in its tenth season, the VSO Chamber Music Series continues to provide this matchless art form to the Vancouver community.

About Orli Shaham, piano

A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and brilliance, pianist Orli Shaham is in demand for her prodigious skills and admired for her interpretations of both standard and modern repertoire. The New York Times called her a "brilliant pianist," The Chicago Tribune referred to her as “a first-rate Mozartean,” and London's Guardian said Ms. Shaham's playing at the Proms was "perfection."

She has performed with most of the major orchestras in the United States, on stage internationally from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, and at music festivals around the world. Since 2007, she has been artistic director for Pacific Symphony’s chamber music series, and is artistic director of the interactive children's concert series Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard, which she founded in 2010.

Ms. Shaham is on faculty at The Juilliard School, and is co-host and creative for NPR’s “From the Top.” In addition to her musical education at the Juilliard School, Orli Shaham has a BA from Columbia University. She is a member of the board of trustees of Kaufman Music Center, serving as chair through 2023.

https://www.orlishaham.com/