Melissa White, violin
Pallavi Mahidhara, piano

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 7:30 PM
American Philosophical Society

American Philosophical Society

Benjamin Franklin Hall,
427 Chestnut Street Learn More

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About This Performance

A founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Harlem Quartet, violinist Melissa White is recognized for her “warmly expressive and lyrical” playing (Chicago Classical Review). Her PCMS recital debut with pianist Pallavi Mahidhara highlights works by American women composers Amy Beach and Reena Esmail. Mahidhara explains, “We are performing works by composers who represent a diversity of backgrounds, much like the two of us.”

Pärt: Fratres
Brahms: Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 108
Beach: Romance, Op. 23
Esmail: Jhula Jhule
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess [Sel.] [Arr. by J. Heifetz]
Still: Suite for Violin and Piano

Running time: 1 hour and 35 minutes (including intermission)