THE WESTMONT MUSIC DEPARTMENT IS EXCITED TO PRESENT ITS 2021 VIRTUAL CONCERT SEASON

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: AARON WILK ‘16, PIANO

Aired Friday, March 26, 2021 at 7 p.m. Filmed by Zack Leuchars in the Campbell Recital Hall at Stanford University

PROGRAM

Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1004 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Arr. Ferruccio Busoni

Prelude Op. 23, No. 10 in G flat major Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

Prélude, Choral, et Fugue, FWV 21 César Franck (1822-1890)

Prelude Op. 32, No. 9 in A major Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

Isle of the Dead, Op. 29 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Arr. Georg Kirkor

Prelude Op. 32, No. 13 in D flat major Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) PERFORMER

Aaron Wilk ‘16 majored in biology, chemistry, and music with an emphasis in piano performance. He is currently an MD/ PhD student at Stanford University where he studies how the immune system can protect from and contribute to viral diseases, including COVID-19. He continues to study piano at Stanford, staying active in solo performance and chamber music. “In high school, I was worried about finding ways to balance my two academic passions: science and music. Westmont provided me with the flexibility and resources to pursue both passions well. The interdisciplinary approach of the Westmont liberal arts education, combined with the vibrant community of the Music Department, presents a one- of-a-kind opportunity to holistically develop your musical craft.”

HOW TO SUPPORT WESTMONT MUSIC

As we entered into the 2020-2021 academic year with the uncertain nature of the months ahead, the Westmont Music Department made an ambitious commitment to provide quality virtual concert programs each and every Friday evening during the Fall semester. Completely free of charge! If you have enjoyed the programs we have provided so far and are able to do so, please consider making a donation so that we can continue to present these high quality programs!

To make a donation please visit westmont.edu/musicgiving or call us at (805) 565-6040