Tribute to Rudolf Firkušný: Gala Concert with Pianist Yefim Bronfman

Dvořák American Heritage Association invites you to a very special Gala Concert and Reception honoring the world-renowned Czech-born pianist Rudolf Firkušný (1912-1994).

The internationally acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman, a former student of Firkušný at The Juilliard School, will perform at this event, which will also include a brief discussion with esteemed professors Michael Beckerman, Dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, and Leon Botstein, President of Bard College and Conductor and Music Director of the American Symphony Orchestra.

Yefim Bronfman will perform Brahms – Piano Sonata in F minor Op. 5, and Prokofiev – Piano Sonata No. 7.   

The evening marks the inaugural performance of the Steinway piano recently acquired by the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association.

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A portion of ticket sales will benefit the programs of the Dvořák American Heritage Association, which celebrates its 20th year of public concerts and lectures in 2026.

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Photo credit: Pianist Rudolf Firkušný by Steve J. Sherman.

This event is organized by the Dvorak American Heritage Association with support of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association.

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