PIANO
FRANCESCA HURST
FRANCESCA HURST
Recognized for her “tender lyricism” (The Washington Post), yet not afraid to shout, swing her foot onto the piano or don fingerless gloves if the music demands it, pianist Francesca Hurst divides her playing evenly between classical and contemporary music, and has a special interest in women composers. She makes sense of the music regardless of style and period, and is passionate about connecting with audiences. She is on the piano faculty at The Catholic University of America and the University of Virginia.
2024-2025 SEASON
More info coming soon about the upcoming season - stay tuned!
Finale of Faina Lushtak's Sonata in C, Meet the Artists Series, recorded live at CenterStage Reston
Appearances include:
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Rappahannock Concert Association
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Virginia Tech
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Davies Concert Series
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Alden Theater Concert Series
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Reston Meet the Artists Series
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Mildred McDaniel Concert Series, Newport News, VA
NEWS
My pedagogical video featuring Faina Lushtak's piece "Old and New" is live on the "From the Artist Bench" page at PianoInspires.com, the digital home of the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy. These videos discuss preparation, interpretation, and performance of advanced piano repertoire. Watch here (note - you must be a Piano Inspires member to view the video).
I am on the Virginia Commission for the Arts' Performing Artist Touring Roster!
PREMIERES
I love premiering pieces because I get to present brand new music to the world! It's incredibly exciting, and a big responsibility, and I do my best to understand the music and convey its message to the audience. I cherish interacting with composers to expand my comprehension of the music.
As a Contemporary Ensemble fellow of the 2021 Atlantic Music Festival, we premiered over 50 works in the span of 6 weeks!