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Repertoire and concert times are below. Visit sitkamusicfestival.org(opens in a new tab) to see full artist bios under each corresponding event.

Friday, September 13 - Anchorage UAA Recital Hall at 7 p.m

Sonata for Violin and Cello, M.73 - Marice Ravel (1875 - 1937) 

Kurt Nikkanen, violin | Zuill Bailey, cello 

Sonata for Cello and Piano - Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918)

Zuill Bailey, cello | Maria Asteriadou, piano 

Violin Sonata No.1 Op. 13  -- Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924)

Kurt Nikkanen, violin | Maria Asteriadou, piano

Saturday, September 14  – Anchorage UAA Recital Hall at 7 p.m.

Violin Sonata No. 9, Op. 47 “Kreutzer” – Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

Kurt Nikkanen, violin | Maria Asteriadou, piano

Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50 - Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)

Kurt Nikkanen, violin | Zuill Bailey, cello | Maria Asteriadou, piano

Sunday, September 15 – Anchorage UAA Recital Hall at 4 p.m. Natasha Paremski in Recital 

Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57 – Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849)

Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 34 - Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849) 

Selections from 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75 - Sergei Prokofiev (1891 - 1953) 

Trois Mouvements de Petrouchka  - Igor Stravinsky (1882 – 1971)

Friday, September 27 – Anchorage UAA Recital Hall at 7 p.m. -  Zuill Bailey, cello & Awadagin Pratt, piano 

Spiegel im Spiegel – Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)

Sonata for Cello and Piano  No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 – Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

Variations for Cello and Piano – Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875 – 1912)

Sonata for Cello and Piano in E minor, Op. 38 – Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)

Saturday, September 28 – Anchorage UAA Recital Hall at 7 p.m. - Awadagin Pratt in Recital 

Glassworks, 1.“Opening”  -  Philip Glass   (b. 1937)

Second livre de pieces de clavecin, Ordre sixieme  - François Couperin (1668 - 1733)    

Castillo Interior (arr. for Awadagin Pratt)   -  Pēteris Vasks (b. 1946)

Three Character Studies: I. Nocturne for Left Hand Alone   -  Fred Hersch   (b. 1955)  

Prelude in D Major, Op. 23, No. 4   - Sergei Rachmaninoff    (1873 - 1943) 

Nocturne in B Major, Opus 62, No. 1  - Frédéric Chopin  (1810 – 1849)  

“Intermezzo” from The Nutcracker  - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), arr. M. Pletnev  

Sunday, September 29  -- Anchorage UAA Recital Hall at 4 p.m.  Zuill Bailey, cello & Awadagin Pratt, piano 

Keyboard Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055 – J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750)

Variations Concertantes for Cello and Piano, Op. 17 – Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)

Quartet for the End of Time: Louange à l’Éternité de Jésus – Olivier Messiaen (1908 – 1992) 

Sonata in A minor, D. 821, “Arpeggione” – Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)

Andante Cantabile, Op. 11 – Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)

Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178  - Franz Liszt (1811 – 1866)

Artist Biographies:

Zuill Bailey, cello: A Grammy Award-winning cellist, Zuill Bailey is renowned for his emotive performances and extensive repertoire. Hailed as “a cellist with a golden tone and thrilling technique” by The New York Times, Bailey is a sought-after soloist and collaborator, bringing a depth of artistry to every performance. He is the Artistic Director of the Sitka Music Festival.

Kurt Nikkanen, violin: Kurt Nikkanen is a celebrated violinist known for his virtuosic technique and dynamic interpretations. Described as “a violinist of extraordinary skill and imagination” by The Strad, Nikkanen’s performances are acclaimed for their expressive power and technical brilliance.

Maria Asteriadou, piano: Pianist Maria Asteriadou has been praised for her “exceptional artistry and technical prowess” (BBC Music Magazine). Asteriadou is known for her compelling interpretations of classical and contemporary piano literature, captivating audiences with her nuanced and passionate playing.

Natasha Paremski, piano: Deescribed as a “pianist with stunning technical prowess and poetic flair” by The Washington Post, Natasha Paremski has earned acclaim for her captivating performances and distinctive interpretations of the piano repertoire. Her artistry has been celebrated in concert halls around the world.

Awadagin Pratt, Piano: Awadagin Pratt, a pianist of exceptional talent and versatility, is known for his “vivid interpretations and charismatic performances” (The New York Times). His innovative approach and commitment to musical excellence make him a standout performer in both classical and contemporary music.