6. ASMF & Bruce Liu### Event Description: ASMF & Bruce Liu - Academy of St Martin in the Fields
**Date and Time:**
15 February 2025, 19:30
**Location:**
Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
**Event Overview:**
Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields for an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring the first prize winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Competition, Bruce Liu. This exclusive London performance is a prelude to their upcoming tour in the USA.
**Programme Highlights:**
- **Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35:** Originally conceived as a trumpet concerto, this piece was transformed by the young Shostakovich in 1933 into a double concerto, with the piano taking a dazzling lead.
- **Mozart Piano Concerto No. 9 (Jeunehomme or Jenamy):** Hailed by Alfred Brendel as one of the greatest wonders of the world, this concerto is renowned for its surprising and intricate interplay between the soloist and the orchestra. The piece, once shrouded in mystery, was revealed in 2003 to be dedicated to Victoire Jenamy, a talented pianist and daughter of the dancer and choreographer Jean-Georges Noverre.
**Artist Spotlight:**
Bruce Liu's performance is anticipated to be a highlight of the evening. Described by BBC Music Magazine as possessing "breath-taking beauty" and by The Globe and Mail as having "rock star status in the classical music world," Liu is celebrated as one of the most exciting talents of his generation.
**Venue:**
The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, a historic and principal orchestral partner of the Academy, provides a stunning backdrop for this not-to-be-missed event.
**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase. Secure your seat to experience an evening of exceptional music.
**Additional Information:**
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**Contact:**
For further inquiries, please visit the Academy of St Martin in the Fields' official website.