Julliard Violin Recital by Henry Wang

Pomp & Circumstance fills the air this time of year.  So do the recitals @ Julliard where the students are required to perform as partial fulfillment of their Music Degrees.  "In other words, please be true, in other words,  I love you" students who play so beautifully and earnestly for anyone (in addition to their professors) who is smart and fortunate enough to comprise part of the audience.  This recital featured Henry Wang, a recipient of the Julliard Alumni Scholarship, with Evan Solomon on Piano.  I was treated to Beethoven's Sonata #1 for Violin in D Major & Prokofiev's 5 Melodies for Violin & Piano, Op. 35.  The other 2 unknown pieces to me were Incantations by Thomas (b. 1964) and Amy Beach's (d.1944) Sonata for Violin in A Minor, Op. 34.  The students are required to be proficient in classical as well as contemporary compositions.  I enjoyed both new pieces as well as Beethoven & Prokofiev.  Henry Wang, a name to remember, as he will likely be joining one of the major Philharmonics in the near future.  I would encourage everyone to come out and support these young performers.  For now, the price of admission is right - FREE.  Visit the Julliard website for other recitals on the calendar before Julliard's Pomp & Circumstance commences.