Steinway Artist Susan Merdinger presents h er program Four Centuries of Variations\, (which could also be entitled Fo ur Centuries of Virtuosity)\, featuring stunning piano works by Beethoven\ , Schumann\, local award-winning composer Aaron Alter\, Judith Shatin\, an d Franz Liszt's ever popular Paganini Etude No.6 based on the 24th Violin Caprice. Merdinger will enhance her performance with commentary on the gen re and history of variations from Baroque to Modern times. A Two-time Gold Medalist of the Global Music Awards\, Winner of the American Prize\, Winn er of Artists International\, and Two-time First Prize of the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition\, Merdinger has toured and performe d nationally and internationally\, and has appeared on live radio and tele vision as a soloist\, duo pianist and chamber musician in addition to bein g a featured Guest Artist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series.
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