The evening of the first full day of the conference concluded with a recital by the American Pianists Association (APA).

Joel Harris, APA’s artistic director, commenced the recital with a brief history and explanation of the association and its activities. The program was as follows:

Prelude and Fugue in A Minor by Bach/Liszt, performed by Stephen Beus

Prelude in B Minor by Bach/Siloti and Sheep May Safely Graze by Bach/Petri, performed by Spencer Myer

The Goldberg Project by Bach/Tepfer, performed by Dan Tepfer

From Goyescas (El Amor y La Muerte and Los Requiebros) by Granados, performed by Spencer Myer

Sonata Tragica, Op. 39, No. 5 by Medtner, performed by Stephen Beus

Jazz Standard, performed by Dan Tepfer (please especially note the shoes… )

Fascinating Rhythm (The Man I Love and I Got Rhythm) by Gershwin/Wild, performed by Spencer Myer