Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music announces a Valentine’s Day faculty piano recital by Boardman United Methodist Church organist Sean Baran, on Tues., Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Bliss Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Patrons are encouraged to bring their special Valentine for an evening of romantic music.
      The repertoire includes “Dedication” by Schumann/Transcribed by Franz Liszt; Three Fantasies, Op. 111 by Robert Schumann; Four Pieces, Op. 119 by Johannes Brahms; Three Love Songs—“Gently, Johnny;” “My Jingalo;” “Shenandoah” and “Lolly-Too-Dum” by Nelson Keyes, and Vincent Persichetti’s Third Piano Sonata, Op. 22.
      “The love triangle between Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms is one of the most quintessential stories of romance in the history of western art music,” Baran said.
      The first half of the program will feature music by Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms that highlights the supportive and intimate relationship shared between the three prominent musical figures of 19th century Germany.
      The second half of the program includes pieces by two 20th century American composers whose compositions emphasize the importance of their spouse’s presence in their lives. “The Three Love Songs” by Nelson Keyes includes the famous tune “Shenandoah” and was written as a birthday gift for the composer’s wife. Even more striking and profound, all twelve of Vincent Persichetti’s piano sonatas bear the following dedication: ‘All of these sonatas are for and because of Dorothea Persichetti.
      Parking will be available in the M30 Wick Avenue parking deck via Walnut Street (GPS address is 100 Wade Street, Youngstown, for a nominal fee. Patrons are advised to watch for posted detours as construction progresses on Wick Avenue.
      More information is available by calling the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-941-2307.