Embrace Romance: Valentine’s Day Concert
An Exclusive Valentine’s Concert
all in all has partnered with the Dvořák American Heritage Association to present an invitation-only Valentine’s concert featuring world-renowned violinist Iskandar Widjaja, accompanied by pianist Miki Aoki. The program showcases romantic works from Asia, America, and Europe, including compositions by Kreisler, Chopin, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, and Widjaja’s own original pieces.
Program
First Half:
• Kreisler: Präludium & Allegro
• Grieg: Sonata No. 3 in C minor
• Chopin (arr. Milstein): Nocturne in C-sharp minor
• Dvořák: Romantic Pieces
• Tchaikovsky: Valse-Scherzo Op. 34
Intermission
Second Half:
• Elton John: Can You Feel the Love Tonight
• Judy Kuhn: Colors of the Wind
• Ed Sheeran: Perfect
• Iskandar Widjaja: Spirited Away, Lacrimae
• Yiruma: Kiss the Rain, River Flows in You
• Joe Hisaishi: Princess Mononoke – Legend of Ashitaka, Howl’s Moving Castle - Merry-Go-Round of Life
• Gershwin: Concert Fantasy on Porgy and Bess
About the Artists
Iskandar Widjaja is celebrated as both a “world-class violinist” (Stuttgarter Zeitung) and a “rockstar” (The Jakarta Post). He has performed with leading orchestras worldwide, from the Deutsche Symphonie-Orchester to the Sydney Symphony, and collaborated with luminaries such as Zubin Mehta, David Foster, and Joe Hisaishi. His career spans both classical and mainstream music, making him a global sensation.
Miki Aoki is an acclaimed pianist, known for her versatility and artistry. She made her debut at London’s Royal Festival Hall at 12 and has since performed at Carnegie Hall, the Salzburg Festival, and other prestigious venues worldwide.
For more information, visit dvoraknyc.org.
This event is organized by the Dvořák American Heritage Association with support from the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association and all in all.