Athenaeum Concert Series — Beyond All Imagination
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Nathan Cheung is known for his versatility as a solo pianist, collaborator, composer, and improviser. He has won top prizes in over 15 international and national competitions. His performances have taken him across the country and around the world.
In addition to his active performing schedule, Cheung serves as an instructor of collaboration at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music and was previously a visiting assistant professor of Collaborative Piano at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. A sought-after educator, he has designed compositions and online practice intensives for piano students of all levels.
Cheung received his doctorate and two master’s degrees from the Eastman School of Music, as well as a bachelor's degree from Stanford University. In his free time, he enjoys learning languages, reading, and self-teaching himself the guitar.
Curated by Sheena Hui '19, this Athenaeum performance is part of a four-part 2024-25 Athenaeum Concert Series, In Freundschaft — In Friendship.
Program Notes:
Liszt, Les jeux d'eaux à la villa d'Este
Ravel, Jeux d'eau
Busoni, Sonatina No. 6, Fantasia da camera super Carmen
Suesse, Jazz Nocturne
Cheung, Rapid Fire
Improvisation on notes selected by the audience
Gershwin-Wild, Virtuoso Etudes
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