Happy Birthday to 1997 Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamatsu, Pianist! It was such a pleasure to have him join us earlier this year on the jury for the 2025 Cliburn Competition. Please enjoy this short piece that Jon recorded for our 2025 Competition broadcast, that takes a closer look at Beethoven op. 110. | The Cliburn

Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 dances between Mozart-style elegance and Beethoven’s bold new voice — witty, energetic, and full of surprise. 🎹 Hear pianist Jon Nakamatsu bring it to life at the RPO’s Beethoven Festival, Nov 1 at Kodak Hall. ALSO ON THE PROGRAM: Beethoven Symphony No. 7! 🎟️ Saturday, Nov 1: rpo.org/event/beethoven-festival2-b $5 student rush tickets available at the door with student ID | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra