Pianist Joyce Yang performs some of the dances from the Bach French Suite No. 5.

Joyce Yang plays Bach

The music laughs! Pianist Joyce Yang opened her February Chopin Society recital with the Bach French Suite No. 5. The dances in the suite are free-wheeling and energetic, and Yang performs with stylistic abandon. You won't be able to sit still.

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

Pianist Joyce Yang opened her February Chopin Society recital with the dances of the Bach French Suite No. 5. You won't be able to sit still.


Regional Spotlight: Joyce Yang