Gina Bachauer International Piano FoundationMackenzie Melemed in Concert

Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation
presents
Mackenzie Melemed in Concert
Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 7:30pm
Jeanné Wagner Theatre
Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
Salt Lake City, Utah

On sale: 6/23/2025 at 10am.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Young Artists laureate Mackenzie Melemed presents Keys Across America—a vibrant program featuring music by Copland, Ives, Beach, Gottschalk, Rorem, and other iconic American voices.

MACKENZIE MELEMED

Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has emerged as a distinctive musical voice of his generation, praised for his nuanced interpretations and deep artistic sensibility. Hailed as “an excellent young pianist” by The New York Times, he gained exceptional early experience with more than 500 performances by age thirteen.

Known for programs that blend familiar works with rare discoveries, Melemed creates thoughtful, story-rich musical experiences. He has appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic, Edmonton Symphony, and Polish Radio Orchestra, and in recital at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and major venues across North America, Europe, and Asia.

PROGRAM

AARON COPLAND
Buckaroo Holiday from Rodeo‍

AMY BEACH
Ballade, op.6‍

LAURA KAMINSKY
Threnody…October 2024

EDWARD MACDOWELL
New England Idyls, op. 62

• I.    An Old Garden‍
• V.   In Deep Woods‍
• X.  The Joy of Autumn

LOUIS-MOREAU GOTTSCHALK
Union (Concert Paraphrase on National Airs), op. 48

INTERMISSION

AVNER DORMAN
 Lament and Variations 

FLORENCE PRICE
 Meditation

ARTHUR FOOTE
 2 Pieces, op. 42

• I.   Scherzo
• II.  Etude Arabesque

NED ROREM
 Sonata No. 1

• I.   Half Note = 72
• II.  Adagio (Theme and Variations)
• III. Toccata. Clear, Fast, and Hard

Run time: 105 including 15 minute intermission.

Recommended for ages 8 and up. Infants not admitted. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age.