Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Glorious Musical Jewels – Beethoven and Schubert

Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns with his celebrated Keyboard Conversations® series, pairing insightful commentary with virtuosic piano performances. This program explores Beethoven’s joyful and witty miniatures, including the beloved Für Elise, alongside Schubert’s lyrical and impassioned works. The evening concludes with a brief audience question-and-answer session and is designed for both longtime classical music enthusiasts and newcomers.

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Showtime: 7 p.m.

Venue: Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, Fairfax Campus

Performer: Jeffrey Siegel, piano

Program: Beethoven’s Polonaise, Für Elise, and humorous Bagatelles; Schubert’s tender Waltzes, F minor Impromptu, and Ave Maria

Run time: Approximately 90 minutes, including intermission

Audience Q&A: A short question-and-answer session with Jeffrey Siegel follows the performance.

Before the performance: A free pre-performance “Young Artists Musicale” featuring piano students of Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association members takes place at 6 p.m. in the Center for the Arts main lobby.

Tickets: $60, $52, or $38; prices include fees. Half-price tickets are available for youth through Grade 12.

Mason student tickets: A limited number of free tickets will be available to Mason students beginning two Tuesdays before the performance.

Ages: Appropriate for all ages.

Accessibility: This performance will be captioned.

Subscriptions: Patrons who purchase all four Keyboard Conversations® performances can receive a 20% savings.