
Pianist Stephen Beus returns to the stage on January 28 at DiMenna Center for a recital that traces a compelling arc from Baroque elegance to Romantic transcendence. The program opens with the poised brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s English Suite No. 3, interwoven with the refined charm of Jean-Philippe Rameau, before moving into the rhythmic vitality and introspective richness of Nikolai Medtner. The evening culminates in a pair of monumental works by Franz Liszt—from the lyrical sweep of Am Rhein im Schönen Strome to the visionary drama of Après une lecture du Dante. Known for his intellectual depth, tonal imagination, and fearless virtuosity, Beus offers a recital that is both rigorously crafted and emotionally immersive, inviting listeners into a journey across centuries of keyboard expression.