Posted on May 9, 2005

David Finckel and Wu Han rescheduled


for May 20 at Union College


 


Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han showcase their talents in the Union College Concert Series on Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. in Union College Memorial Chapel.


The internationally known duet will perform selected sonatas by Prokofiev and Rachmaninov as well as a large scale work composed specifically for them by Russian- born composer and pianist Lee Auerbach.


David Finckel and Wu Han's wide-ranging repertoire includes equal emphasis on the classics as well as the contemporaries. They have performed significant works by many famous 20th century composers including Prokofiev, Britten, Alfred Schnittke and Andre Previn. Over the years their recitals have featured a growing number of works written specifically for their exceptional talents, including those composed by such American composers as Bruce Adolphe and Augusta Read Thomas. 


Tickets are $25 for the general public and $10 for students, at the door one hour before the performance or available at the College Facilities Building, call 388-6098. For further information, call 372-3651 or visit the Union College website at www.union.edu.