The Charge
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16th September 2026
UCF faculty rehearse 'challenging' pieces for annual recital
UCF professor Ayako Yonetani and guest Natsumi Shibagaki are preparing for their annual faculty recital. The upcoming program is a violin and piano recital, featuring works by six composers from six countries. It showcases a diverse range of musical styles and international composers.
Yonetani, a professor of violin and viola, discussed the musical challenges of preparing to perform. She noted that a piece by Charles Ives was particularly demanding to prepare. “The Ives was challenging b...