Concert Découverte #3: a series of 13 concerts presenting the new generation of international pianists, at the dawn of promising careers. Laureate of the 2023 Szymanowski Competition.

Concert Découverte #3

Auditorium Centre Marcel Pagnol

Piano masterclass with Denis Pascal, in the presence of pianist Hyunji Kim.

Piano Masterclass with Denis Pascal

A programme of Chopin's waltzes performed by pianist Seong-Jin Cho, recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3 as part of the BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert series.

Spotlight on Seong-Jin Cho

LSO St Luke's

A fervent romantic, Maxim Bernard is admired for his cultivated playing, his exceptional phrasing and his sonority which arouse the enthusiasm of the public wherever he performs in concert. He stops at the Salle Bourgie for an all-Chopin recital.

Maxim Bernard, piano - Chopin Morning

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Experience the unparalleled mastery of Bruce Liu, the celebrated winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, as he makes his Houston Symphony debut. This much-anticipated concert will feature Chopin’s deeply impassioned and poetic Piano Concerto No. 1, a performance that promises to be a match made in music heaven. Under the baton of the esteemed Music Director Juraj Valčuha, known for his expressive depth and elegant style, the evening will also illuminate the resilience of the human spirit through Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 2. This symphony, composed during one of Schumann’s darkest periods, is replete with sparkling melodies, delicate grace, and a message of hope and strength.

Join us for this extraordinary musical event on the following dates at Jones Hall:
- Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Saturday evening’s performance will be followed by an exclusive After-Party, offering attendees the chance to dance to a DJ, mingle with Symphony musicians, and more, ensuring an unforgettable weekend experience. This concert is a highlight of the Houston Symphony’s 2024-25 season, currently open for subscription with benefits including savings, priority seating, and special perks.

The program for the evening includes:
- WALKER: Icarus in Orbit
- CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1
- SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the synergy of Bruce Liu’s piano virtuosity with the Houston Symphony’s orchestral brilliance, all under the guidance of Juraj Valčuha. Secure your subscription today for a season of breathtaking performances.

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Bruce Liu Plays Chopin

Jones Hall

Evgeny Kissin’s musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have earned him the veneration and admiration deserved only by one of the most gifted classical pianists of his generation and, arguably, generations past. He is in demand all over the world and has appeared with many of the world’s great conductors, including Abbado, Ashkenazy, Barenboim, Dohnanyi, Giulini, Karajan, Levine, Maazel, Muti, and Ozawa, as well as all the great orchestras of the world.

This season, Mr. Kissin returns to tour North America, Europe and Asia in a recital program featuring works by Bach, Chopin, and Shostakovich. In the fall, he visits Taipei, Seoul and major cities across Japan. His spring tour of North America takes him to Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Chicago, and New York. The tour will culminate with three performances at Carnegie Hall commemorating the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death. Besides a solo recital, he will perform the violin, viola and cello sonatas with Gidon Kremer, Maxim Rysanov and Gautier Capuçon respectively. The third program will present a selection of Shostakovich's chamber works, featuring the Four Verses of Captain Lebyadkin, and From Jewish Folk Poetry song cycles, along with the Piano Quintet, and Piano Trio No. 2.

Evgeny Kissin

David Pecaut Square

Since his historic triumph at the 1970 Chopin Piano Competition, Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as one of the great American piano masters of the past 50+ years, a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. He commands a vast repertoire spanning the entire piano literature, with noted mastery of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and the Romantic composers, as well as works of the 21st century. His comprehensive recordings of Chopin have received international acclaim, cementing his reputation as one of the composer’s greatest living interpreters. He will be returning to the CAMA"

Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Lobero Theatre

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Walt Disney Concert Hall as we welcome the return of piano sensation Evgeny Kissin for his first recital in over a decade. This extraordinary event, part of the Colburn Celebrity Recitals series, is set to take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

Evgeny Kissin, a renowned figure in the world of classical music since the 1980s, is celebrated for his mastery over Romantic era compositions. The evening's program promises to be a rich musical journey, featuring works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Shostakovich. Attendees can look forward to experiencing Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 7, a selection of Chopin's Nocturnes and the Polonaise in A major, Op. 40, No. 1, followed by an intermission. The second half of the program will showcase Shostakovich's Piano Sonata No. 2 and Preludes and Fugues, all performed by Kissin's expert hands on the piano.

This recital is generously supported by the Colburn Foundation and is a highlight of the Colburn Celebrity Recitals 1 CE1 Series, which also features performances by other luminaries such as Itzhak Perlman and Friends, Igor Levit, Víkingur Ólafsson & Yuja Wang, and Le Concert d’Astrée Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day.

Please note that programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability are subject to change. All sales are final, and ticket limits may apply.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a master at work, as Evgeny Kissin delves into the depths of Chopin, Beethoven, and Shostakovich's compositions, offering a night of sublime music that promises to linger in your memory long after the final note has been played.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

A regular visitor to the Salle Bourgie, the brilliant pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin returns with a programme that is both poetic and virtuoso, including, among other things, the four scherzos by Chopin, one of his favourite composers.

Charles Richard-Hamelin, piano

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is now a regular and much loved visitor to Perth Concert Hall and is developing into one of the most exciting young musicians on the international circuit. She has devised an utterly fantastic programme for us, featuring some of Chopin’s finest music at its core. Added to that is a selection of fabulous Russian music, while the programme opens with 2 of Scarlatti’s 550 sonatas, the touchstone of inventiveness in keyboard music.

Classical Stars: Jeneba Kanneh-mason Plays Chopin

Perth Concert Hall

### Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

**Event Overview:**
Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening featuring Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto. This event promises a captivating performance that will leave audiences spellbound.

**Dates and Venues:**
- **March 28, 2025 (Friday) at 8:00 PM** - Orpheum
- **March 29, 2025 (Saturday) at 8:00 PM** - Orpheum
- **March 30, 2025 (Sunday) at 7:00 PM** - Bell Performing Arts Centre

**Program:**
1. **Zoltan Almashi** - *Maria’s City*: A heartfelt ode to the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
2. **Chopin** - *Piano Concerto No. 2*: Performed by the renowned Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter, known for her exceptional interpretation of Chopin’s works.
3. **Elgar** - *Symphony No. 1*: Conducted by Alpesh Chauhan, making his Vancouver debut with this masterpiece of British symphonic music.

**Performance Details:**
- **Duration:** Approximately 120 minutes
- **Intermission:** 1

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Alpesh Chauhan
- **Piano:** Ingrid Fliter

**Series:**
This concert is part of the following series:
- **Assante Vancouver Centre Masterworks Diamond**
- **Surrey Nights**

**Special Notes:**
- **Surrey Nights** is endowed by Werner and Helga Höing.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase. Subscribe today to secure your seats for this unforgettable musical experience.

**Additional Information:**
For more details on the event, ticketing policies, and venue information, please visit the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's official website.

Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto

Orpheum

Described by The Observer as the “definition of virtuosity,” Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (Nobu), who has been blind from birth, won the joint Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009.

Nobuyuki Tsujii

La Jolla Music Society's Digital Auditorium

After is acclaimed NAC debut in 2023, Nobu returns for an evening of romantic music that warms the heart and calms the mind.
Blind since birth, the Japanese pianist learns every piece of music he performs by ear or by using a Braille score.

Nobu

Southam Hall

Jan Lisiecki, hailed by BBC Music Magazine as "perhaps the most complete pianist of his age," brings his extraordinary talent to a recital that delves into the rich and varied world of preludes. At just 28, Lisiecki has already carved out an impressive career, performing on the world's most prestigious stages and collaborating with leading orchestras and conductors. This performance features an insightful program that explores the prelude form, showcasing works by a diverse array of composers including Bach, Rachmaninoff, Górecki, Szymanowski, Messiaen, and Chopin. Lisiecki's interpretation of these pieces highlights the unique ways in which each composer has embraced and personalized the prelude format. The recital includes the complete Préludes Op. 28 by Chopin, offering a comprehensive look at how this form has evolved and been reimagined over time. Known for his mature interpretations and technical prowess, Lisiecki's performance promises to be a profound exploration of the prelude, revealing the broad possibilities and emotional depth of this seemingly humble musical form.

Jan Lisiecki Piano

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite musical virtuosity with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra's presentation of "La Mer" during their Masterworks 5 concert. This captivating event promises to be a tour de force, showcasing the breathtaking talents of the DSSO musicians through a lineup of remarkable compositions.

The concert opens with the enchanting melodies of Chopin’s famous Piano Concerto No.1, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. The evening continues with the Minnesota premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Symphony No. 4, subtitled "Heichalos," a piece that explores mystical encounters across higher realms, from the enveloping darkness of the first room to the profound love song between humanity and God in the second part.

The highlight of the evening, Claude Debussy’s "La Mer," offers a vivid portrayal of the sea and its ever-changing waves. This masterpiece of musical Impressionism bursts with orchestral color and originality, promising to leave the audience spellbound.

Join us for this extraordinary concert on March 1st, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, at the DECC Symphony Hall, located at 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802. Experience the power and beauty of live orchestral music and support the DSSO's vision of creating a stronger community through the power of music.

Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the virtuosity of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra in an evening that celebrates the brilliance of orchestral music.

La Mer

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

Winner of the Piano Category Final at BBC Young Musician 2022, and blind since birth, Scottish piano prodigy Ethan Loch takes us on a colourful journey, beginning in London with Haydn’s cheerful sonata that displays his sense of humour, as well as his musical genius. Inspired by the fountains of the Villa d’Este near Rome, Ravel’s sparkling depiction of water was one the first pieces labelled ‘impressionist’, a theme that continues with Debussy’s sunny views of the Italian island of Capri, and the Bastille day fireworks in France. Finally, Chopin’s last sonata, composed in Paris, is acclaimed for its expressiveness and technical brilliance.

Sunday Piano Series: Ethan Loch

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Domonkos Csabay is a UK-based Hungarian concert pianist, chamber musician and accompanist. He studied with András Kemenes and István Lantos at the Liszt Academy Budapest, and is a graduate of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where his professors were Pascal Nemirovski and John Thwaites.

He has made several concerto appearances and has been invited to many prestigious venues and festivals, such as the Budapest Spring Festival or the Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival.

Competition successes include 1st prize at the Lyon International Chamber Music competition in 2022 and 1st prize at the Birmingham International Piano Competition in 2016 and special award in the Budapest Liszt Competition in 2021, as well as prizes won as a composer in Romania and as member of a Lied duo in Wales. His performances have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and on Hungarian Radio

Domonkos Csabay

The Bridgewater Hall

The concert opens with Kodaly’s lively Dances of Galanta, based on Hungarian folk tunes. The orchestra is then joined by star pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason for Chopin’s achingly lyrical Piano Concerto No. 2.

Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Bristol Beacon

Fiery flavours and devilish dances: join Hungary’s esteemed, historic radio orchestra for music to inspire, delight – and set your toes tapping.

Sunday Classics 2024-2025 Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Usher Hall

Natasha Paremski, a profoundly accomplished pianist, is renowned for her powerful interpretations and flawless technique. Her performances consistently captivate audiences, showcasing a blend of astonishing ease, superb control, and lyrical sensitivity. Paremski's debut recording soared to the top of the Billboard classical charts, marking the beginning of a remarkable career. She has since become a regular guest with major orchestras worldwide, including the Minnesota Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her extensive touring has taken her to prestigious venues such as Royal Albert Hall and Wigmore Hall, and she has collaborated with esteemed conductors like Thomas Dausgaard and JoAnn Falletta. Paremski's repertoire spans from classical masterpieces to contemporary works, reflecting her artistic maturity. Notably, she premiered Gabriel Kahane's Piano Sonata, written specifically for her. A passionate chamber musician, she frequently partners with Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey. Paremski's accolades include the Gilmore Young Artists prize and the Classical Recording Foundation’s Young Artist of the Year. Her dynamic performances and profound interpretations continue to generate excitement and admiration from audiences and critics alike.

Natasha Paremski Piano

Nationally acclaimed pianist Michelle Cann has garnered a reputation as one of classical music’s foremost interpreters. Lauded as “technically fearless with… an enormous, rich sound” (La Scena Musicale), Michelle Cann won a 2023 Grammy🄬 Award and was the recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence. Now the Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at The Curtis Institute, Cann performs with major orchestras around the world, including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.  

Michelle Cann, piano

Clayton State University

A young master with a poet’s sensibility, American pianist Eric Lu makes audiences lean in to appreciate the full magnitude of his artistry. Lu is known for patience, restraint, and a refined, delicate touch at the keyboard, and returns after his rapturously received Cal Performances debut during the 2021–22 season. His recital is centered on works by Chopin, a composer with whom he has been closely associated since he won the Chopin International Competition in Warsaw at age 17. “[Lu’s] emotional depth and dynamic range are particularly striking, bringing light and shade to everything he touches” (International Piano).

Eric Lu, piano

University of California, Berkeley

The second in a series of three concerts celebrating the Polish genius Frédéric Chopin. A virtuoso pianist himself, Chopin’s œuvre – of which every work involves the piano – is universally admired to this day.

Chopin &c.: Elizabeth Sombart

Cadogan Hall 

Perhaps the greatest pianist of our age, Daniil Trifonov has made a spectacular ascent in the classical music world as a solo artist, champion of the concerto repertoire, chamber and vocal collaborator, and composer. Combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, the Grammy® Award-winning pianist’s performances are a perpetual source of awe. His Spivey Hall debut is a rare opportunity to enjoy a recital by Trifonov in the U.S. 

Daniil Trifonov, piano

Over a long and successful career, pianist Kathryn Stott has won the hearts of audiences and colleagues alike. Now she’s decided to step down from public recitals at the end of this year – and what better way to bid farewell than with a whole concert sharing the music she loves most of all? An unforgettable evening with a much-loved artist, as she opens a new chapter in a remarkable career.

Kathryn Stott: Musical Postcards

Bute Park

The first in a series of three concerts celebrating the Polish genius Frédéric Chopin. A virtuoso pianist himself, Chopin’s œuvre – of which every work involves the piano – is universally admired to this day.

Chopin &c.: Janina Fialkowska

Generations of musicians have responded unusually yet fiercely to Domenico Scarlatti’s strangely enigmatic yet crystal-clear piano sonatas – micro-dramas in which musical motifs form the characters, from the villainous and heroic to the lonely and lost. Poulenc described them as ‘my favourite Brut Champagne’. A young colleague of the composer’s talked of Scarlatti’s ‘ingenious jesting with art’. Kevin Chen launches his recital at the University Church with a selection of these intriguing works in the fine company of repertoire staples by Chopin and Schumann, and the most affectionate of Ignaz Moscheles’s vivid set of Étude caractéristique.

Kevin Chen 

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

Colburn alumna Jun Asai presents her annual solo piano recital. The program will begin with Beethoven’s last piano sonata, op. 111, followed by Chopin’s Sonata No. 2. Rounding out the program is the rarely performed Firebird Suite by Stravinsky (arr. Agosti).

Jun Asai Presents: Beethoven, Chopin, and Stravinsky

One California Plaza

Beethoven, Chopin, and Stravinsky

### Maria Marchant at Assembly Hall, Worthing

**Date:** Sunday, 19 May 2024  
**Time:** 1:45 pm  
**Venue:** Assembly Hall, Worthing  
**Conductor:** John Gibbons  
**Leader:** Julian Leaper  

#### Program:
- **Glinka:** Overture "Ruslan and Ludmila"
- **Scriabin:** Reverie
- **Chopin:** Piano Concerto No. 2
- **Brahms:** Symphony No. 1 in C minor

#### Event Description:
Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical music featuring the acclaimed Sussex pianist, Maria Marchant, at the Assembly Hall in Worthing. Maria Marchant, a favorite among Worthing audiences, will perform Chopin’s mesmerizing 2nd Piano Concerto, a piece eagerly anticipated following her rapturous performances of Gershwin last season.

The concert will open with Glinka’s rousing "Overture Ruslan and Ludmila," a staple of the Worthing Symphony Orchestra’s annual Schools Concert. This will be followed by Scriabin’s "Reverie," a piece that showcases the composer’s unique blend of post-Chopin lyricism and romantic harmony. The event will culminate in a majestic performance of Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, a work often regarded as Beethoven’s 10th, taking the audience on a journey from darkness to light and ending in a triumphant blaze of orchestral sound.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a captivating performance by Maria Marchant, under the baton of conductor John Gibbons and the leadership of Julian Leaper.

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For more information about Maria Marchant and her illustrious career, visit [www.mariamarchant.com](http://www.mariamarchant.com).

Maria Marchant

Assembly Hall Theatre

Mikhail Kazakevich began his education at Gorky State Conservatoire (part of the Moscow Conservatoire) where he graduated with honors, and then continued as a Professor at the conservatory for eight years following his graduation. From there he has gone on to an international career with performances throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The Sheepdrove Recital

Sheepdrove Organic Farm & Green Events Venue

Join us for an unforgettable evening as A&L presents the Santa Barbara debut of the sensational pianist Bruce Liu at the Music Academy of the West. This exclusive performance is set to take place on Thursday, May 16, at 7 PM in the intimate setting of Hahn Hall.

Bruce Liu, who catapulted to classical music stardom following his victory at the Chopin International Piano Competition in 2021, will grace the stage with a diverse and captivating program. Audiences can look forward to an evening of exquisite music featuring Haydn's Piano Sonata in B Minor, Hob. XVI:32, Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 2, op. 35, Kapustin's Variations, op. 41, selections from Rameau's Pièces de clavecin, and Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 7, op. 83.

Liu's performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall in March 2022, where he was summoned at the last moment to join the Philharmonia Orchestra for an all-Tchaikovsky program, marked a "star-is-born" moment for the young pianist. Opting for the notoriously difficult Concerto No. 2 as a substitute for the more commonly played Concerto No. 1, Liu delivered an astounding performance that garnered glowing reviews and elevated him to an even higher level of demand in the classical music world.

Tickets for this highly anticipated event are available at a regular price of $40, with a special rate of $10 for UCSB students. Don't miss the opportunity to witness Bruce Liu's remarkable talent and artistry in what promises to be a memorable evening of music.

Bruce Liu, piano

Music Academy of the West

Named in honor of Adrian Daly, Colburn’s former provost, whose kindness, intelligence, wit, and generosity will long be remembered by his friends, family, colleagues, and current and former students around the world.

Adrian Daly Senior Recital

Colburn School

Study concert with piano students under Jens Elvekjær

Study concert with piano students

The Studio Hall

Young performers in the Community School of Performing Arts and the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute join forces for this favorite annual event, which highlights original works by Colburn faculty members. The evening features a world premiere for orchestra, chorus, and modern dancers: Michaela Eremiasova’s Dance of Souls with choreography by Tamsin Carlson, commissioned for the 2024 Collaboration Concert

Collaboration Concert

Ambassador Auditorium

DKDM's soloist class challenges themselves, each other, and the audience through a series of solo recitals.

Solistrecital

New Hall

This event is nearing capacity. However, there are always no-shows for free events, and we have never had to turn away a patron. Patrons without tickets will be invited to join the standby line and allowed into the hall 5 minutes before the master class, if space is available.

Faculty Recital: Fabio Bidini, Piano

### Seong-Jin Cho - Europe Tour with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields

#### Event Overview:
Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields as they embark on an exhilarating European tour featuring the extraordinary pianist Seong-Jin Cho. This tour, spanning from May 9 to May 18, 2023, promises a series of unforgettable performances across some of Europe's most prestigious venues.

#### Tour Dates and Venues:
- **May 9, 2023 (Tuesday)**: Heilbronn
- **May 10, 2023 (Wednesday)**: Konzerthaus, Rolf-Böhme-Saal, Freiburg
- **May 11, 2023 (Thursday)**: Isarphilharmonie, Munich
- **May 12, 2023 (Friday)**: Meistersingerhalle, Nuremberg
- **May 14, 2023 (Sunday)**: Audimax der Universität Regensburg
- **May 15, 2023 (Monday)**: Cologne Philharmonic, Cologne
- **May 17, 2023 (Wednesday)**: Philharmonie Essen
- **May 18, 2023 (Thursday)**: Auditorium Manzoni - Teatro Comunale di Bologna

#### Programme:
- **Haydn**: Symphony No.26 in D minor "Lamentatione"
- **Mozart**: Piano Concerto No.12 in A major, K.414
- **Lutoslawski**: Ouverture für Streicher
- **Chopin (arr. Jan Lewtak)**: Piano Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op.11

#### About Seong-Jin Cho:
Seong-Jin Cho gained international acclaim after winning the First Prize at the Chopin International Competition in Warsaw in 2015. He has since signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon and collaborates with the world's leading orchestras, including the Berliner Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Cho is celebrated for his impressive variety of tonal colors and remarkable technique, making him a sought-after artist in the classical music world.

#### Tickets:
Tickets for each performance are available for purchase. Don't miss the opportunity to witness Seong-Jin Cho's masterful artistry live in concert.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Academy of St Martin in the Fields' official website.

Seong-jin Cho – Europe

Piano recital with pianist Sachiko Furuhata. Program of works by Frédéric Chopin.

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