John O'Connor Recital: Flagstaff Piano Festival

Flagstaff Piano Festival presents master pianist John O’Conor in a solo recital featuring works by Beethoven, Debussy, and Chopin.

Flagstaff Piano Festival presents the acclaimed 1973 1st Prize Winner at the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna, Irish pianist JOHN O’CONOR, in a solo recital featuring works by Beethoven, Debussy, and Chopin. “A pianist of unbounding sensitivity” (Gramophone); “He represents a vanishing tradition that favors inner expression and atmosphere over showmanship and bravura” (Chicago Tribune); “Impeccable technique and musicality … it would be hard to imagine better performances” (Sunday Times-London); “Exquisite playing” (New York Times). John O’Conor is Chair of the Piano Division at Shenandoah Conservatory and serves on the piano faculty at the Glenn Gould School.

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During his residency at Flagstaff Piano Festival, John O’Conor will also teach a public piano masterclass on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10:00AM-12:00PM in Kitt Recital Hall. Admission to the masterclass is free.

Program:

BEETHOVEN – Six Bagatelles, Op. 126

BEETHOVEN – Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight"

DEBUSSY – La fille aux cheveux de lin

DEBUSSY – Clair de lune

CHOPIN – Prelude in D-flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15

CHOPIN – Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2

CHOPIN – Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2

CHOPIN – Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57

CHOPIN – Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47

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