Emanuel Ax, piano
Open for Calls
(925) 943-7469
Wednesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Open for Walk Up
Proof of full vaccination against
COVID-19 is required for all guests
age 12 and over, and face coverings
are required to be worn by all guests
age two and over when visiting the
Lesher Center for the Arts.
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Wednesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays, Tuesdays, and most City holidays.
April 23, 2022
Born in modern day Lvov, Poland, Mr. Ax moved to Winnipeg, Canada with his family when he was a young boy. In 1974 he won the first Rubinstein Competition and is now well established as one of the world’s most distinguished pianists, regularly selling out concert halls in the top musical capitals. Mr. Ax has won seven Grammy Awards, both for solo CDs and for his collaborations with Yo Yo Ma.
CHOPIN
Two Nocturnes, Op. 55
Polonaise-Fantasie, Op. 61
Three Mazurkas, Op. 56
Barcarolle, Op. 60
Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2
Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
Berceuse, Op. 57
Impromptu No. 3, Op. 51
Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
Running Time: approx. 2 hours, with one intermission
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all guests age 12 and over, and face coverings are required to be worn by all guests age two and over when visiting the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Additionally, Chamber Music San Francisco will require proof of a booster vaccination against COVID-19 for all guests.