Join the Augustana University School of Music as it celebrates the legacy of J. Earl Lee through the annual Lee Piano Festival, featuring award-winning pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.

Location:  Hamre Recital Hall, Fryxell Humanities Center

Schedule of Events:

February 27, 2025

7:30 pm    - Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Joseph Horowitz Contextualized Recital
8:30 pm    - Post-recital reception in Halverson Atrium, Humanities

February 28, 2025

8:00 am    - Check in, building orientation & announcements, assign contestant numbers
8:15 am    - Contestant #1 rehearsal in Hamre Recital Hall
9:00 am    - Contestant #2 rehearsal in Hamre Recital Hall
9:45 am    - Contestant #3 rehearsal in Hamre Recital Hall
10:30 am - Contestant #4 rehearsal in Hamre Recital Hall
11:30 am - Light lunch provided by Augustana School of Music
1:00 pm    - Semi-Final Round Competition
3:00 pm    - Dr. Stephen Carlson Recital
4:00 pm    - Finalists Announced
4:30 pm    - End of day
Rehearsal availability in Hamre Recital Hall, if requested

March 1, 2025

9:00-10:30 am - Scheduled rehearsal in Hamre Recital Hall, as requested
11:00 am - Final Round Competition
12:00 pm - Final Competition Winners Announced
1:00 pm    Optional: Attend SDSO Dress Rehearsal with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
Mary W. Sommervold Hall, Washington Pavilion
7:30 pm    - Optional: SDSO Concert with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

Date: February 27, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Location: Augustana University - Hamre Recital Hall, Fryxell Humanities Center, 2001 South Summit Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57197

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