Beatrice Rana, piano

Called “a marvelously expressive interpreter with a keen sense of how to get to the emotional heart of a work” by Minnesota’s Star-Tribune, Beatrice Rana returns to Celebrity Series with a program that shows off her refinement and virtuosity. She brings her storytelling prowess and emotional expressiveness to two well-loved ballet suites: highlights from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite. 

Debussy’s Études require deft hands and a sensitive, poetic touch: Rana will bring them to vibrant life on stage. The first of Prokofiev’s mighty “War Sonatas,” composed early in the Second World War, closes the program with a palette of moods that range from fiery and forceful to haunting and atmospheric. 

Beatrice Rana delivers it all, from the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" to armies on the march. She will leave you awestruck.