Program Information BACH Italian Concerto, BWV 971 BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 (“Waldstein”) WILLIAM GRANT STILL “Summerland” from Three Visions CHOPIN Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54 Colburn Conservatory alum and current piano faculty Rodolfo Leone presents a lively program of works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Harlem Renaissance composer William Grant Still. Described as “a true sound philosopher,” Leone won first prize at the 2017 International Beethoven Piano Competition and has performed extensively throughout Europe, North America, and China. The Colburn Artists Series is dedicated to the memory of Laura Liepins, whose steadfast mentorship has guided numerous young musicians and ensembles into spectacular professional careers. Join us again on Sunday, December 20 at 7 pm PT for the next concert in the Colburn Artists Series, featuring the talented Viano String Quartet, Colburn's Ensemble-in-Residence. https://www.colburnschool.edu/calendar/events/colburn-artists-viano-string-quartet/

Rodolfo Leone is the winner of the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna 2017, best prize at Busoni 2013 and second prize at Toronto 2014. Recording: Beethoven International Piano Competition Vienna 2017 - 1st round. Vienna - Joseph Haydn Saal 00:00 Allegro assai 09:27 Andante con moto 15:10 Allegro, ma non troppo

Rodolfo Leone is the winner of the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna 2017, best prize at Busoni 2013 and second prize at Toronto 2014. Recording: Beethoven International Piano Competition Vienna 2017 - 1st round. Vienna - Joseph Haydn Saal

Rodolfo Leone is the winner of the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna 2017, top prize at Busoni 2013 and second prize at Toronto 2014. Recording: Los Angeles (California), 2017 00:00 Allegro agitato 08:24 Non allegro 14:43 Allegro molto

Rodolfo Leone is the winner of the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna 2017, best prize at Busoni 2013 and second prize at Toronto 2014. Recording: Live (encore) in Senigallia (Italy), 2014 Piano: Yamaha Piano technician: Roberto Valli

Rodolfo Leone is the winner of the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna 2017, best prize at Busoni 2013 and second prize at Toronto 2014. Recording: Live in Senigallia (Italy), 2014 Piano: Yamaha Piano technician: Roberto Valli

Rodolfo Leone is the winner of the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna 2017, best prize at Busoni 2013 and second prize at Toronto 2014. Recording: live in Bergamo, Auditorium della Libertà - 10.02.2014 Sound engineering: Paolo Guerini - "www.classicadalvivo.it"