Ladies Musical Club: Works by Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Chopin
Free
- Lawrence Chu, cello
- Selina Chu, piano
- Valentina Rodov, piano
Camille Saint-Saëns — "Le cygne" ("The Swan") from The Carnival of the Animals
Frédéric Chopin — Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49
Sergei Rachmaninoff — 5 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3 ("I. Elegie in E-flat minor" & "II. Prelude in C-sharp minor")
Come enjoy "Works for Cello and Piano by Schumann and Saint-Saëns" followed by "An Afternoon of Fantasies: Piano Music by Rachmaninoff and Chopin." Presented by the Ladies Musical Club of Seattle.
About Lawrence Chu, cello
Lawrence Chu is a native of the Seattle area, and currently resides in Bellevue with his family. His former cello instructors include Phyllis Allport, Frances Walton, and Eva Heinitz. After completing 34 years of practice in Emergency Medicine locally, he has begun to reexplore the cello under the guidance of Nathan Chan. He is delighted to have been accepted as an official member of the Ladies Musical Club.
About Selina Chu, piano
Selina Chu has been a part of the music community in the Pacific Northwest for almost 40 years, as a master teacher and performer. She has served as an adjudicator and visiting artist as well as Board member for such organizations as Washington State Music Teachers Association, National Federation of Music Clubs, and LMC’s Frances Walton Competition. Selina holds advanced degrees in piano performance, from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Washington, as well as national certification as a teacher of music through MTNA. Thirteen years of experience as Alaska Dance Theatre’s Principal Accompanist taught her to play well with others, and she has a special place in her heart for all types of ensembles. She is known for her sense of humor and unfortunate ability to carry a tune.
http://www.selinachustudio.com/About Valentina Rodov, piano
Valentina Rodov was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, and received her music education as a concert pianist from the famous Moscow Conservatory. She performed solo and in chamber groups prior to emigrating to the United States. Once in the USA, Valentina decided to become a lawyer, which she successfully accomplished upon graduating from law school in Los Angeles and passing the California Bar. Valentina practiced law as business litigator in Southern California for over twenty years until she and her husband moved to Seattle. With great support and encouragement from the Seattle music community, Valentina came back to piano playing, and soon became a frequent and critically acclaimed recitalist and chamber music performer at various venues in the Seattle area.