2022–2023 MUSIC AT EMORY

Athena Grasso, piano

Junior Recital

Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2:00 p.m.

Emerson Concert Hall

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

Program

Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Minor Johann Sebastian Bach from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 (1685–1750)

Sonata in C Minor, K. 457

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

I. Molto allegro (1756–1791)

II. Adagio

III. Allegro assai

Miroirs Maurice Ravel

III. Une barque sur l’océan (1875–1937

Piano Concerto No. 1

Frederic Chopin

I. Allegro maestoso (1810–1849)

Athena Grasso, piano

Athena Grasso is a third-year student at Emory University double majoring in biology and music performance on the pre-med track. She began studying piano at age five at the Cleveland Institute of Music under Judson Billings and she continued her studies with Sean Schulze. Grasso has many on-campus involvements including chamber music, Emory Composer’s Society, and the Music Advisory Board. She has a passion for mentorship, serving as a learning assistant for introductory-level biology courses at the college as well as teaching piano lessons. Outside of academics, Grasso additionally works in Dr. Anna Woodbury’s lab at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and volunteers at the Winship Cancer Institute.

Audience Information

Please turn off phones and all electronic devices. Photography, recording, or digital capture of this concert is not permitted.

Health and Safety

The Schwartz Center follows the Emory University Visitor Policy with additional protocols outlined at schwartz.emory.edu/faq.

Ushers

The Schwartz Center welcomes a volunteer usher corps of approximately 60 members each year. Visit schwartz.emory.edu/volunteer or call 404.727.6640 for ushering opportunities.

Accessibility

The Schwartz Center is committed to providing performances and facilities accessible to all. Please direct accommodation requests to the Schwartz Center Box Office at 404.727.5050, or by email at boxoffice@emory.edu.

Design and Photography Credits

Cover Design: Lisa Baron | Cover Photo: Mark Teague

Acknowledgment

This season, the Schwartz Center is celebrating 20 years of world-class performances and wishes to gratefully acknowledge the generous ongoing support of Donna and Marvin Schwartz.