Program: Johannes Brahms: Sonatas for Violin and Piano

 Performers: Robert Spano, piano and William Pu, violin

 Brief Introduction of William Pu: A Chinese--American violinist, William was accepted by the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in 1978 at age of 11.  William won the audition for the Houston Symphony Orchestra in 1990 and was named by Christopher Eschenbach as Assistant Concertmaster.  He became the youngest Assistant Concertmaster in the history of Houston Symphony Orchestra.  In 2002, William was named by Music Director Robert Spano as Associate Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and holds the prestigious Charles McKenzie Taylor Chair.  William is currently holding duo positions as the Acting Concertmaster and Associate Concertmaster of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 2008.

 Brief Introduction of Robert Spano: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Robert Spano, currently in his ninth season as music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is recognized internationally as one of the most imaginative conductors today.  Robert Spano is Emory University Distinguished Artist in Residence for a three-year term from spring 2010 through spring 2012.

 Time: Sun., April 18, lecture 3 p.m.; concert 4 p.m.; reception follows

 Location: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, GA 30322

 Tickets: General public: $20; discount category members $15; Emory faculty, staff and all students free. For detailed ticket information:

Discount Category Members including ASO Subscribers - Tickets are $15 each.

Emory Employees - Show your Emory I.D. at the door and receive two (2) free tickets to all ticketed events.

All Students - Show your school I.D. at the door to receieve one (1) free ticket to all ticketed events.

Emory Friends of Music - Call 404.727.5050 or visit the Arts at Emory box office (1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta GA 30322) and receive two (2) free tickets to all ticketed events.

Emory Alumni - Call 404.727.5050 or visit the Arts at Emory box office (1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta GA 30322) and receive two (2) free tickets to all ticketed events.