Clayton Stephenson: Full recital for The Grand Piano Series - February 8, 2024

In collaboration with The Gilmore and The Cliburn
On February 8, 2024, the distinguished pianist Clayton Stephenson graced The Grand Piano Series with a performance that combined classic virtuosity with the heart of jazz. Watch the full concert, now available right here on our channel, to immerse yourself in the highlights of his breathtaking recital in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Stephenson's program featured an ambitious range of pieces that underscored his artful bridge between classical elegance and jazz exuberance:
February 8, 2024
Piano: Fazioli F308
Program:
Bach-Busoni: Chaconne - 00:22
L.v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 30 Op. 109 - 16:18
I. Albeniz: Iberia Book I - 1. Evocacion 35: 54 / 2. El Puerto 41:12 / 3. El Corpus in Seville 44:51
Gershwin-Say: Summertime Variations - 54:20
G. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue - 59:48
A. Tatum: Tea for Two - 01:13:43
H. Uehara: The Tom & Jerry Show - 01:18:25
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🔔 About Clayton Stephenson
A New York City treasure from the age of 4, Clayton Stephenson is no stranger to praise and applause. Having developed under the titans of classical piano at the Juilliard School, his soul-stirring interpretations have graced stages around the globe. A lover of Gershwin and Rachmaninoff, he dazzles with a range that crosses musical epochs.
Whether you're a dedicated aficionado of classical piano or a newcomer to the genre, Clayton's Rhapsody will render you speechless. His ability to intertwine technical prowess with raw emotional power results in an evening that captures more than just notes-it captures hearts.
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[@evaguedel9376]

Very beautifully played, Clayton! I love your pianos and fortes! I hope you win!

[@benjaminbowlin1028]

Excellent performances...especially the Beethoven Op 109!

[@dvardeman]

Beautiful. Thank you. One of my favorite artists at the recent Cliburn. Wonderful to see you here in recital.

[@chrisedmunds9272]

Great fingers, but where is the soul?? Beethoven cliche ridden. As a whole the recital said less about the music than it did about the pianist.