Pianist Jacob Ertl, in his solo recital “The Pianist Speaks,” explores music that communicates compelling and provocative themes steeped in social justice, equality, and the journey of life through choice and consequence. His program includes Liszt’s Après une Lecture de Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata, a movement from Schubert’s Sonata in A major, Isabelle Eberhardt Dreams of Pianos by Missy Mazzoli, and No Surprises by Radiohead (as transcribed by Christopher O’Riley). Read the online program notes.

Ertl has performed extensively in the United States and throughout Canada, China, France, Israel, Mexico, Panama, Serbia, and Spain. Performance highlights include solo recital debuts at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Concert Hall in New York City, and Chicago radio’s “Live from WFMT” concert series. A sought-after performer, teacher, and adjudicator, Ertl currently serves as Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Associate Professor of Piano, and Performance Program Director at the Nazareth College School of Music.

The Hochstein School’s free noontime Live from Hochstein concert series will be hosted by WXXI Classical’s Mona Seghatoleslami and broadcast live on WXXI Classical. Listen to the concert at WXXI-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, or online at https://www.classical915.org/.

* Proof of vaccination is required for audience members (children age 11 and under must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult). All patrons will be required to wear masks. Please refrain from bringing food/drink into the hall so that we can all remain masked.

See the full safety protocols at https://hochstein.org/Calendar/Live-from-Hochstein.

Sidney and Barbara Sobel have generously provided continuous underwriting of the Live from Hochstein Broadcast & Concert Series since 1993. Live from Hochstein is also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.