Guest Artist Concert: Christopher Guzman, piano

A piano concert by guest artist Christopher Guzman. He will also perform this concert as part of the Skyline Piano Artist Series at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music (where he is on the faculty) in April.

Repertoire:
Liszt: "Sposalizio" from Années de Pélerinage
George Walker: Piano Sonata No. 2
Schumann: Carnival Jest from Vienna, Op. 26
Chopin: Three Mazurkas
Bartók: Bagatelles, Op. 6
Granados: "Los requiebros" from Goyescas

Pianist Christopher Guzman enjoys an international performing career, showcasing a variety of styles from the Baroque era to the avant-garde. Since winning top prizes in international competitions such as the Walter M. Naumburg Competition (USA), the Seoul International Music Competition (S. Korea), and the Isang Yun Competition (S. Korea), Mr. Guzman has performed across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. As a result of winning the top prize at the Concours International de Piano d’Orléans in Orléans, France, he has toured France extensively, giving performances and teaching masterclasses.