Chopin the Virtuoso – Brian Ganz, piano
$19-$99 (kids free)
- Brian Ganz, piano
Frédéric Chopin — Polonaise in G-flat major, Op. Posth.
Frédéric Chopin — Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 51
Frédéric Chopin — Nocturne in G minor, Op. 37, No. 1
Frédéric Chopin — Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20
Frédéric Chopin — Études, Op. 25
Pianist Brian Ganz returns in recital to the NatPhil stage to continue his enduring quest to perform every note the great Polish composer Frédéric Chopin ever wrote. Since its inception in 2011, the "Extreme Chopin" project has showcased Ganz's virtuosity, deep musicality, and engagement with his audience through Chopin's magnificent works. This year's program highlights Chopin's own virtuosity through some of his most challenging compositions, masterfully performed by Ganz.
Note: The National Philharmonic does not perform in this concert.
About Brian Ganz, piano
Brian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. A laureate of the Marguerite Long Jacques Thibaud and the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competitions, Mr. Ganz has appeared as soloist with such orchestras as the St. Louis Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Baltimore Symphony, the National Philharmonic, the National Symphony, the City of London Sinfonia, and the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, and has performed with such conductors as Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, Mstislav Rostropovich, Piotr Gajewski, and Yoel Levi.
http://www.brianganz.net/