The Sanctuary Series presents “Inspiring Emotions” featuring pianist Mackenzie Melemed

Barely 22 years old, Mackenzie Melemed has performed at over 600 concerts and made numerous appearances including two on the PBS program “From the Top.” Praised as an “excellent young pianist,” by the New York Times he has won top prizes at competitions throughout the world, including the Juilliard School Gina Bachauer Competition in 2016, receiving a full-tuition scholarship for the 2016-17 year. Here he presents a challenging program, including a work from the Batchour Competition by Nikolai Medtner which he could be heard performing on WQXR in September. The recital will be followed by an artiists wine and cheese reception.

Progran:

French Suite No.2 in C Minor BWV 813  Bach

Sonata in F Major Op.54  Beethoven

Canzona Matinata Op.39 No.4

Sonata Tragica Op.39 No.5 N. Medtner 

Arabeske Op.18 R. Schumann 

Pictures at an Exhibition M. Mussorgsky