Resonance Masters' Series: Two Fantasies
$27.53 advance, $33 at the door
- Ann Yu, violin
- Irwin Shung, piano
Béla Bartók — Violin Sonata No. 2, BB 85, Sz. 76
Johann Sebastian Bach — Violin Sonata No. 3 in E major, BWV 1016
Florence Price — Fantasie No. 1 in G minor for Violin and Piano
Johannes Brahms — Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 "Regensonate"
Join us on June 10th in Bellevue's Soma Towers for a mesmerizing evening of violin and piano music in which musical boundaries are transcended.
Violinist Ann Yu and pianist Irwin Shung present the Fantasies of Florence Price, which are based on African American spirituals. Come celebrate Price's innovative synthesis of traditional techniques with her deep connection to African American musical heritage.
In addition to Price's masterpieces, we hope to delight you with the timeless beauty of Bach's and Brahms' works for keyboard and violin, and the captivating melodies of Bartók's Second Violin Sonata, which draws inspiration from the rich folk music traditions of Central and Eastern Europe.
About Resonance Masters' Series
The Resonance Masters' Series has served as the classical arm of Resonance at Soma Towers since 2017. We believe that music can express that which words cannot; that art exists to shine a light on humanity's greatest ideals; and that beauty and truth do matter. Beethoven once stated that in music, "what is important is the lasting – the eternal." Whether you are a lifelong classical music lover, or just exploring for now, we welcome you to join us in our journey through great music written for the ages.
Located in the intimate Resonance Hall, our Series prioritizes community. Performers regularly engage with audiences in an attempt to bridge the gap between composer and listener. As one of downtown Bellevue's foremost classical music series, the Resonance Masters' Series has featured acclaimed artists such as as Rachel Barton Pine (international), Stephen Stubbs (Boston Early Music Festival), Craig Sheppard (Royal Conservatory and University of Washington), Jinjoo Cho (McGill and Oberlin), Rachel Lee Priday (University of Washington), Daniel Shapiro (Cleveland Institute of Music), Adam Pearl (Peabody Conservatory of Music) and the Eastside's own Sempre Sisters.
https://www.rmseries.com/About Ann Yu, violin
Praised for her "full-bodied, rich and warm tone" (Cleveland.com), Cleveland-based violinist Ann Yu has captivated audiences with her beautiful sound, sensitive musicality, and engaging performances, drawing inspiration from her faith and her surroundings. Ms. Yu is the 1st prize winner of the 26th Annual Darius Milhaud Competition and has soloed with the CIM Orchestra twice, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the National Repertory Orchestra, among others.
An avid chamber musician, Ann has collaborated with Janine Jansen, Franklin Cohen, Mate Szucs, and Peter Slowik, attended prestigious chamber music festivals such as Caroga Lake, Thy Festival in Denmark, Kneisel Hall, Perlman Music Program Workshop, the New York String Orchestra Seminar, and Credo, where she currently serves as faculty.
Ann's biggest passion lies in creatively using music to serve the community. She has received grants from the Cuyahoga Arts Council, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Center for Performance and Civic Practice to create unique, community-centered storytelling projects, collaborating with local organizations such as the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center, Case Western Reserve University Department of Dance, and the Foluké Cultural Arts Center.
Ms. Yu is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, receiving her master's and bachelor's degree in violin performance studying with Jaime Laredo, Jan Sloman, and William Preucil. She is a Teaching Artist for The Cleveland Orchestra and maintains a private studio of violin and viola students, some of whom are members of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Akron Youth Symphony, and alumni of the Credo Chamber Music Festival.
About Irwin Shung, piano
Dr. Irwin Shung, whose playing has been praised by State Magazine for its "ease, technique, and musicianship," has performed in North America, Europe, and Asia. Dr. Shung joined the faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music in July, 2015, and also directs the Resonance Masters' Series at Resonance at SOMA, situated in Bellevue, Washington. He currently serves as President of the Northeast Ohio Music Teachers' Association.
Shung received his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music in January, 2015, where he studied with Dr. Daniel Shapiro. He has also received instruction on piano from various distinguished teachers including Marian Hahn (Peabody Conservatory), Leon Fleisher (Peabody Conservatory), Herbert Stessin (Julliard School), and Gabriel Chodos (New England Conservatory). Awards received include the Pauline Favin Memorial Award from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, prizes in the 2012 Darius Milhaud Competition, as well as the Young Artist International Piano Competition.
Shung currently serves as piano faculty at the Notre Dame College in Cleveland. Shung's performances have been featured by KING FM in Seattle, as well as WCLV Ideastream in Cleveland. His complete recording of the first book of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier is available online, and a recording of the second book is forthcoming.
https://irwinshung.com