What the Score Doesn't Tell You
If every pianist plays from the same notes, why does every performance sound different? The score is only half the story — tempo, dynamics, voicing, and pedaling are all decisions performers make that no composer ever wrote down.
On the program
Brahms — Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2
Chopin — Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
Rachmaninoff/Kreisler — Liebeslied
You're part of the performance
Two audience volunteers will conduct Richarlita live using simple cue cards (cresc., dim., accel., rit.), letting the room hear firsthand how the same piece changes in the hands of a different interpreter.
About Richarlita You
Acclaimed for her artistry, refined interpretations, and compelling storytelling at the piano, Richarlita You is an accomplished soloist, chamber musician, and educator. She has performed in renowned concert halls including the National Concert Hall in Taipei, Jordan Hall in Boston, Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, and the Peter Jay Sharp Theater in New York.
A prize-winning pianist, You was awarded First Prize at the 2018 International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival Piano Competition. Since the age of 13, she has appeared at leading international festivals, including the Bowdoin Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, Music Fest Perugia, and the International Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival. She studied at the New England Conservatory with Vivian Hornik Weilerstein and earned her master's degree at The Juilliard School under Matti Raekallio. She is
currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University with Seth Knopp as a recipient of the Artistic Excellence Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship Award.
An active chamber musician, You has performed with ChamberFest at Lincoln Center, the NEC Complete Ravel Works series, and the Chamber Music Collective, collaborating with distinguished artists including Natasha Brofsky, Lucy Russell, and Eugene Drucker.
Passionate about music education, You serves as Adjunct Piano Faculty at Fordham University in New York City and maintains a thriving private studio in Manhattan. In 2024, she was invited to join the Steinway Teacher and Educational Partner Program in recognition of her commitment to excellence in piano education.
General Admission: $20 (Wine and snack will be served)
Free for NACMS Members
Between the Bars is a monthly, intimate workshop led by NACMS artists, offering our members a unique space to explore music in a relaxed and casual setting. Each session features a topic, chosen by our artists, who bring music, stories, and insights to the conversation. Designed for people of all backgrounds, these workshops provide a welcoming environment to learn, share, and connect—no prior musical experience required.
Between The Bars series is partly support by LMCC 2026 Manhattan Arts Grant.