U.S. pianist Robert McDonald will present Mendelssohn’s “Prelude and Fugue,” Brahms’ “Handel Variations,” four preludes by Debussy and Faure’s “Waltz-Caprice” at the Shenzhen Grand Theater.

    McDonald tours extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. He has appeared with major orchestras in the United States and was the recital partner for many years to Isaac Stern and other distinguished instrumentalists. His discography includes recordings for Sony Classical, Bridge, Vox, Musical Heritage Society, ASV and CRI.

    McDonald’s awards include the gold medal at the Busoni International Piano Competition, the top prize at the William Kapell International Competition and the Deutsche Schallplatten Critics Award.

    A member of the piano faculty at Juilliard since 1999, McDonald joined the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music in 2007.

    Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 9

    Tickets: 60-220 yuan

    Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater, 5018 Shennan Road East, Luohu District (罗湖区深南东路5018号深圳大剧院)

    Metro: Line 1 or 2, Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit B

    (SD News)