Internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki has captivated audiences worldwide with his poetic insight and refined virtuosity. In this recital, he explores dance-inspired works by Frédéric Chopin, Johannes Brahms, and Béla Bartók, culminating in Chopin’s triumphant Polonaise in A-flat Major.
“Pristine, lyrical and intelligent”
—The New York Times
This performance is supported through the generosity of Joan Tobin.
Program
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) - 3 Czech Dances H. 154
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) - Danza Española No. 2 & No. 1
Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937) - 4 Polish Dances M60
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) - 16 German Dances D. 783
Béla Bartók (1881-1945) - Romanian Folk Dances Sz. 56
Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983) - Danzas Argentinas Op. 2
- Intermission -
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) - Grand Valse Brillante Op. 18
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) - Waltz Op. 39 No. 3
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) - Waltz Op. 34 No. 1 & No. 2
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) - Waltz Op. 39 No. 15
Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) - Libertango
Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) - España Op. 165, No. 2 (Tango)
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) - Ritual Fire Dance
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) - Polonaise in A-flat major Op. 53