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Narrative Musicales


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2025-26 Season Performances
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Piano Series 26-27 Season 1

Narrative Musicales
Beethoven and Joplin

July 16, 2026
Thursday at 4pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano

Pianist and storyteller Konstantin Soukhovetski explores surprising connections between two musical originals, weaving works from the keyboard with narrative insight to reveal both the shared spirit and contrasts of the two across time and tradition.

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Piano Series 26-27 Season 2

Narrative Musicales
Keys Across America

August 20, 2026
Thursday at 4pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Konstantin Soukhovetski, host
Mackenzie Melemed, piano

Copland — Buckaroo Holiday from Rodeo Suite
Beach — Ballade, Op. 6
Jaakko Kuusisto — Jurmo, Op. 31
Gottschalk — Union (Paraphrase on National Airs), Op. 48

Celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary, Konstantin Soukhovetski blends music and storytelling from the piano to trace American voices through time and from sea to shining sea — reflecting on freedom, identity and the evolving sound of a country.

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2026-27 Narrative Musicales
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This series is presented in collaboration with Grand Piano Series, an independent nonprofit organization.

 
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Narrative Musicales
The Nutcracker Origins

November 19, 2026
Thursday at 4pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano

Discover the dark twists of the original fairytale and hear Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed on piano live, synchronized with rare archival ballet footage. Through riveting commentary, Konstantin Soukhovetski becomes both performer and storyteller, bringing wit and insight to the beloved tale. Prepare to be surprised, delighted and newly inspired.

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Narrative Musicales
Chopin Salon

February 4, 2027
Thursday at 4pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano
Michael Davidman, piano

Blending beloved works with spoken readings of letters and historical anecdotes, this program offers a rare glimpse into the soul of Frédéric Chopin. Heard within the composer’s life, his music takes on new meaning as dazzling brilliance and intimate confessions intertwine to reveal the deeply human story behind it.

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Narrative Musicales
Immortal Beloved

May 6, 2027
Thursday at 4pm
Ubben Signature Event Space
Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano

Delve into the heart, mind and private world of Ludwig van Beethoven. Referencing the film Immortal Beloved, the program unfolds through music and spoken vignettes, both real and imagined, tracing the loves and life of one of Western civilization’s most influential composers—and unveiling a new transcription of an iconic movement.

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Presented in collaboration with Grand Piano Series, an independent nonprofit organization.


 

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