The New School is delighted to welcome Élisabeth Pion for a recital as part of the Mannes Summer Piano Festival!

Program
Mélanie “Mel” Bonis (1858 – 1937) – Femmes de légende (22’)
I. Mélisande
II. Desdémona
III. Ophelia
IV. Viviane
V. Phoebe
VI. Salomé
VII. Omphale

Élisabeth Pion (1996 – ) – Sept mers éparses (5’)

Grazyna Bacewicz (1909 – 1969) – Sonata no 2 (17’)
I. Maestoso – Agitato
II. Largo
III. Toccata. Vivo

Intermission

Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937) – Miroirs (28’)
I. Noctuelles
II. Oiseaux tristes
III. Une barque sur l’océan
IV. Alborada del gracioso
V. La Vallée des cloches

Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918) – L’Isle Joyeuse (5’)

About Élisabeth Pion

Élisabeth Pion is a Canadian pianist recognized for her imaginative artistry and dynamic career as a soloist and collaborator. Selected as part of the cohort of the CBC Révélations Radio-Canada program for 2024/2025, she has earned major prizes at international competitions and released acclaimed recordings, including Amadeus et l’Impératrice with ATMA Classique. She performs regularly with leading orchestras and chamber ensembles, and has appeared at venues such as Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall. A Guildhall alumna, she continues advanced studies with Enrico Pace and Gabriela Montero, drawing inspiration from literature, composition, and Tai Chi to enrich her musical voice.

Presented by the College of Performing Arts at The New School.

Mannes Summer Piano Festival Concert Series

The Mannes Summer Piano Festival is a celebration of piano artistry! From July 14 to 23, the concert series showcases piano virtuosity with an extraordinary lineup of the new generation of internationally acclaimed pianists. All concerts will take place at Tishman Auditorium at The New School.

Featured Recitals:

Monday, July 14th at 7:30pm – Korkmaz Can Sağlam
Wednesday, July 16th at 7:30pm – Élisabeth Pion
Friday, July 18th at 7:30pm – A Bu
Monday, July 21st at 7:30pm – Gabriele Strata
Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:30pm – Dmitry Yudin

Additional highlights of the festival include Mannes student showcases and piano competition.

Presented by the College of Performing Arts at The New School.