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​The Aptos Keyboard Series
​    at St. John's

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Misuzu Tanaka

 May 5, 2019​
​Hailed by international press for her "dizzying speed and sensitivity" (Today’s Zaman -Turkey) and “exceptionally high technical level” (General-Anzeiger Bonn -Germany), Misuzu Tanaka has established herself as an artist of remarkable individuality with a rare combination of poetic sensitivity and breathtaking virtuosity.

Misuzu Tanaka has achieved notable success in international competitions, receiving prizes and awards in the International Janáček Competition, Poland International Piano Festival Competition and the Daniel Rutenberg Chamber Music Competition. Enjoying an active solo career in the U.S., she is among the country’s brightest emerging stars. 

Her 2018-19 season highlights include appearances on the Aptos Keyboard Series (CA), Ridotto Classical Concerts (NY), Black Hills Chamber Music Society (SD) and Red Scarf Society of the Performing Arts (CA) among others.

Born in London, United Kingdom where she began her piano lessons at the age of five, she then continued her studies in Japan and in the United States with Martin Canin at The Juilliard School. Her Masters and Doctoral degrees are from University of Michigan where she was a full scholarship recipient studying with Logan Skelton and devoted much time to the study and performance of the works of Leoš Janáček, which led to further studies with Miroslav Brejcha and the late Ivan Moravec in the Czech Republic.    
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Photo Credit: Denis Gostev
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach, (1685-1750)
Prelude and Fugue in D Major, Book II from the Well-Tempered Clavier BWV 874
Leoš Janáček, (1854-1928)
Sonata I. X. 1905 “From the Street”, ILJ 1
Sergei Rachmaninoff, (1873-1943)
Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42

Intermission
Leoš Janáček, (1854-1928)
V mlhách (In the Mists), ILJ 10
I. Andante
I. Molto adagio
III Andantino
IV. Presto

Sergei Prokofiev, (1891-1953)
Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 14
I. Allegro, ma non troppo 
II. Scherzo. Allegro marcato
III. Andante
IV. Vivace
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125 Canterbury Dr., Aptos CA
Sundays at 3:00 pm

​Tickets are available at the door for $25
This donation goes to the artist and towards maintaining a concert ready instrument. For further ticket information please call Artistic Director Josef Sekon: 831-685-9169 or email

​About the Aptos Keyboard Series at St. John's
  • features International World-Class Pianists
  • co-presented by Josef Sekon, artistic director, & the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

Our Mission: to promote gifted young pianists and offer them the opportunity to perform in a concert setting. 
​
Our History: Artistic Director Josef Sekon, longtime music teacher at Cabrillo College,  hosted concerts in his home and other local venues for the past several years. Several St. John's parishioners actively supported this artistic venture in various ways, from hosting musicians to providing financial support, and, of course, serving as a loyal audience. So when the concert series began to outgrow a "house concert" size, St. John's was a logical place to look for a new home. To begin, a parish member has loaned the church a Steinway piano to do justice to the level of the musicianship being shared.

St. John's is delighted to partner with Josef Sekon in presenting the Aptos Keyboard Series, henceforth to be known as "The Aptos Keyboard Series at St. John's." It is our hope that we can expand the opportunity from a house concert with an audience of 35 to our larger venue as St. John's, with our wonderful acoustics.  And we hope to maintain the intimate atmosphere of a “Salon Setting” for upcoming concerts.
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​If you love listening to world class piano music in a relaxed setting please come to this series of Sunday afternoon concerts. We are delighted to accept financial support to help promote these young guest artists in our own community. 
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The Episcopal Church of ​St. John the Baptist
Aptos, California

ADDRESS
​
125 Canterbury Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
OFFICE HOURS
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9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
​Mon. - Thurs.

​TELEPHONE

831-708-2278

Email

Office Manager: admin@st-john-aptos.org​
Rector (Priest): rector@st-john-aptos.org
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
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Sundays, 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Mondays, 4:30 p.m., Evening Prayer, online
Mon-Fri, 10 p.m., Compline, online
Fridays, 12 p.m., NoonTime Prayer, in person

​See Virtual Worship & In Person Worship pages for more information.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission & Values
    • Clergy
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • Joining St. John's
    • Our History
    • Campus Development History
    • Lift Every Voice 2022
    • The Episcopal Church >
      • Anglican Communion
      • The Episcopal Church
      • Diocese of El Camino Real
  • Worship
    • Bulletins
    • Virtual Worship
    • In-Person Worship
    • Sermons
    • 8:00 Sunday Service
    • 10:30 Sunday Service
    • Weekday Services
    • Serving in Worship
    • Music Ministries
    • Sacraments & Life Events
  • Formation
    • Children & Youth
    • Adult Formation
    • Seeking Our Call
  • Parish Life
    • Pastoral Care
    • ECW
    • Hospitality
    • Small Groups
    • Events at St. John's >
      • 2019 Beach Clean up
      • 2020 Beach Clean up
      • 2021 Aptos 4th of July Parade
      • 2022 Bishops Visit
      • 2022 Beach Clean up
  • Outreach
    • Helpful Shop
    • Community Youth Program
    • Advocacy
    • Local Outreach
    • Global Outreach
  • Facilities
    • Building & Grounds
    • Our Campus
    • Operations
  • Documents
    • Vestry Meetings
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Job Descriptions
    • Committee Charges
    • Financials
  • News & Events
    • Announcements
    • Events & Happenings
    • Weekly eNews
    • Concerts >
      • Aptos Keyboard Series >
        • Ziyue (Amy) Zeng - 05/07/2023
      • Past Keyboard Concerts >
        • Sofya Gulyak Reviews
        • Kevin Lee Sun - 02/23/2020
        • Keiko Shichijo: 12/15/2019
        • Anna Dmytrenko: 10/20/19
        • Ko-Eun Yi: 08/04/19
        • Vlada Volkova-Moran: 5/26/19
        • Misuzu Tanaka: 5/5/19
        • Alexey Trushechkin: 3/31/19
        • Daria Kiseleva: March 3, 2019
        • The Carmel Trio: 2/10/19
        • Kate Liu
        • Robyn Carmichael
        • Halida Dinova
        • Yoonie Han
        • Alexey Trushechkin
    • Calendar