From the Baroque period we heard Bach and Scarlatti. Bach’s «Partita N. º2 in C minor» (BWV 826) was the highlight of this section, delivered by Shirley with confident clarity in connecting the piece’s intricate, interwoven voices.
The Classical era, represented today by Marianna Martines, featured one of young Sheldon’s finest performances: the «Sonata in A major». Sheldon displayed a mature grasp of the work’s dramatic undertones, no doubt a credit to the guidance of his tutor, Ms Kathryn Page.
The Romantic period enjoyed the greatest representation, with Schumann, Chopin and Tchaikovsky. Particular mention must go to the enthusiastic ending of Chopin’s «Scherzo N. º 1 in B minor» (Op. 20), as played by Yinuo, which elicited a loud “whoop!” from one concert-goer— a rare but warmly welcomed outburst. Angela’s interpretation of Chopin's «Scherzo n. º 2» stood out as the highlight of her set and formed a fitting, electrifying finale to the 50-minute concert. I was quite transfixed throughout, stunned by the clarity with which Chopin’s inner turmoil was portrayed. Good day for Chopin's Scherzos, all around!
The Impressionist branch of the late-Romantic/early-modern era rounded things off with a touch of Debussy (played by Yinuo) and Villa-Lobos (by Shirley).