Led by pianist Jeffrey LaDeur-praised for his "striking spontaneity, perception, and depth"-this distinguished ensemble brings expressive clarity and global perspective to the stage, with performances spanning major European venues and acclaimed appearances across the United States.

LaDeur, who made his solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall and serves as founder of the San Francisco International Piano Festival, is lauded for his radiant tone, nuanced color, and deep musical insight. This latest program offers a luminous journey through French impressionism, modern color, and Romantic virtuosity, featuring works by Ravel, Tailleferre, Poulenc, Debussy, and Chopin.

Experience an evening of world-class musicianship and exceptional artistry-reserve your seats today.

Musicians

Jeffrey LaDeur, piano 
Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano 
Jessie Nucho, flute 

Program

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) 

Shéhérazade for mezzo-soprano and piano 
Poetry by Tristan Klingsor
I. Asie 
II. La Flûte enchantée*
III. L'indifférent 

Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano 
Jeffrey LaDeur, piano 
Jessie Nucho, flute* 

Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)
Forlane pour flûte et piano (1972)

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) 

Sonate pour flûte et piano (1957) 
I. Allegro malinconico 
II. Cantilena: Assez lent
III. Presto giocoso 

Jessie Nucho, flute 
Jeffrey LaDeur, piano 

- Intermission -

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 
Syrinx (1913)

Maurice Ravel 

Histoires Naturelles (1906) 
Poetry by Jules Renard 
I. La Paon (the peacock) 
II. Le Grillon (the cricket) 
III. Le Cygne (the swan) 
IV. Le martin-pêcheur (the kingfisher) 
V. La pintade (the guinea fowl) 

Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano 
Jeffrey LaDeur, piano 

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) 
Allegro de Concert Op. 46 
Jeffrey LaDeur, piano