Union Square Soirée presents a solo recital by the renowned Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Resident Pianist, Principal Pianist of the Delaware Symphony, and Steinway Artist, Lura Johnson, in celebration of her monumental, first-of-its-kind solo album, The Art of Prelude and Fugue. This recording is a daring curation of two mammoth piano masterpieces, the complete Well-Tempered Clavier of J.S. Bach and 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87 by Dmitri Shostakovich. The works are interspersed and commingled, with an emphasis on the striking connections between them. The music is highly complicated, deeply contemplative, precise and exacting in an almost scientific way, and rigorously structured. Yet ultimately it transcends boundaries, transporting us to a realm of the most spiritual kind. While challenging our intellect to comprehend its stunning complexity, the music offers us, paradoxically, a place of stillness, serenity, and deep reflection.

Critically acclaimed and beloved by audiences, Lura Johnson describes her artistic mission as:
“My goal is to vividly and thoroughly bring to life the essence and true character of the music, the way an actor embodies a role with full commitment.”

After the performance, please join us for a Meet-the-Artist reception with hors d'oeuvres & wine. BYOB is encouraged!💃🏼

Young Artists: Karina Wu, piano, and Kailey Wu, piano

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Program:

Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Prelude in C Major, Op. 87, No. 1 Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Prelude in C Minor, BWV 847 J.S. Bach

Prelude in A Minor, Op. 87, No. 2 D. Shostakovich

Fugue in A Minor, Op. 87, No. 2 D. Shostakovich

Fugue in C Minor, BWV 847 J.S. Bach

Fugue in C Sharp Minor, BWV 849 J.S. Bach

Fugue in C Minor, Op. 87, No. 20 D. Shostakovich

Fugue in G Major, Op. 87, No. 3 D. Shostakovich

Fugue in G Major, BWV 860 J.S. Bach

Prelude in G Minor, BWV 861 J.S. Bach

Prelude in G Minor, Op. 87, No. 22 D. Shostakovich

Fugue in G Minor, Op. 87, No. 22 D. Shostakovich

Fugue in G Minor, BWV 861 J.S. Bach

Prelude in D Minor, Op. 87, No. 24 D. Shostakovich

Fugue in D Minor, Op. 87, No. 24 D. Shostakovich