Performer
Dr. Anna Khanina, Piano

Program
Josef Haydn (1732-1809)
Sonata in E Flat Major, Hob. XVI/49
i. Allegro non troppo
ii. Adagio cantabile
iii. Finale: Tempo di Menuet

Edward Grieg (1843-1907)
Lyric Pieces, Book VI, Op. 57
i. Svunne Tage (Vanished Days)
ii. Gade
iii. Illsjon (Illusion)
iv. Hemmelghet (Secret)
v. Hun Danser (She Dances)
vi. Hjemve (Homesickness)

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Phantasie, Op. 17

I. Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen; Im Legenden-Ton.
(Throughout fantastic and passionate; like a legend.)

II. Mäßig. Durchaus energisch.
(Moderate, throughout energetic.)

III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten.
(Slowly, kept quietly throughout.)

Moscow native, Anna Khanina started her musical education at the age of five, and in 1996 she graduated with honors from the Gnessin School of Music. Further studies include Master’s Degrees from both the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow and the University of Music, Drama, and Media in Hannover, Germany, as well as Performance Diploma from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Ms. Khanina earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree after completing the Doctoral Program at the State University of New York at Stony Brook where she was a full-scholarship student of Gilbert Kalish. Ms. Khanina’s performing career spans the continents of Asia, Europe, North and South America, where she regularly appears as a soloist and with chamber music ensembles. Anna is a laureate of many international piano competitions.