presents
Guest Artist Masterclass – Frank van de Laar, piano Sunday, February 22, 2026 2:00 p.m. Dohnányi Recital Hall
PROGRAM
Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78
Johannes Brahms I. Vivace ma non troppo (1833–1897)
Emily Palmer, violin
Lujie Wang, piano
Sonata in E Minor, Op. 7
Edward Grieg I. Allegro moderato - Allegro molto (1843–1907)
Thadyn Du Pont, piano
Chaconne in G Major, HWV 435 Georg Friedrich Händel (1685–1759)
Soohyun Lee, piano
To Ensure An Enjoyable Concert Experience For All…
Please refrain from talking, entering, or exiting during performances. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls. Recording or broadcasting of the concert by any means, including the use of digital cameras, cell phones, or other devices is expressly forbidden. Please deactivate all portable electronic devices including watches, cell phones, pagers, hand-held gaming devices or other electronic equipment that may distract the audience or performers.
Florida State University provides accommodations for persons with disabilities. Please notify the College of Music at (850) 644-3424 at least five working days prior to a musical event to request accommodation for disability or alternative program format.
Frank van de Laar (1965, Laren) studied with Jan Wijn at the Sweelinck Conservatorium, where he graduated with the highest distinction in 1989. He continued his studies with Karl-Heinz Kämmerling in Hannover and with Naum Grubert in Amsterdam. In 1987 he won third prize at the International Brahms Competition in Hamburg. In 1988 he won first prize at the Postbank-Sweelinck Competition and made his debut in the Concertgebouw. Since then he has performed to critical acclaim the world over and has received many honours and awards.
His repertoire ranges from Bach to contemporary music, including lesser-known but interesting classical and new masterpieces. Additionally, he is very active in the field of chamber music. He has recorded more than twenty-five CDs and has made numerous appearances on radio and TV.
He is a principal subject teacher of piano at the conservatories of Amsterdam and Zwolle.