February 19, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Single Tickets start at $50 + $5 fee for this special event.

• Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center
  Cuesta College
  Highway 1 at Hollister Road
  San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Hélène Grimaud has established herself not only as a celebrated concert pianist, but also a writer, wildlife conservationist, and human rights advocate. She last appeared in San Luis Obispo in July 2022 when she performed Schumann's Piano Concerto with Scott Yoo and the Festival Mozaic Orchestra. We are thrilled to welcome her back to San Luis Obispo for an intimate solo piano recital.

BEETHOVEN - Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
BRAHMS - Three Intermezzi for piano, Op. 117
Intermission
BRAHMS - Fantasies, Op. 116
J. S. BACH - Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 (arr. Busoni)

A Deutsche Grammophon artist since 2002, Ms. Grimaud has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Cannes Classical Recording of the Year and Echo Klassik Award. Her extensive discography spans works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, and Mozart, and she has performed with leading orchestras around the globe, including the Berlin Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic. An accomplished chamber musician, she has collaborated with some of the world's most distinguished artists including Sol Gabetta, Truls Mørk, Gidon Kremer and Gil Shaham . In recognition of her contributions to music, Grimaud was named a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur.

Event Information & FAQs

🕢 This event will begin at 7:30 PM and last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.

💬 Join us for a Free Pre-Concert Lecture on the stage at 6:30 PM with Dr. Alyson McLamore.

🍷 A variety of snacks and beverages will be available for purchase before the concert and at intermission. 

✋ Student Tickets are available for $5. Call (805) 781-3009 to inquire or visit the box office to purchase at the door, subject to availability.

 🚗 Parking permits are not required at Cuesta College during Festival Mozaic events. Park in Lot P2 directly in front of the Harold J. Miossi CPAC.