With his Fourth Piano Concerto, Beethoven composed a marvel of tenderness and dialogue: a poetic conversation between piano and orchestra, where silence speaks as eloquently as sound. Pianist Francesco Piemontesi lends it a touch of refined brilliance. Then Mahler’s monumental Fifth bursts forth – from funeral march to jubilant finale, a symphony that celebrates life itself in all its storms, dreams, and triumphs.
The Swiss pianist Francesco Piemontesi is a former winner of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, Piemontesi is widely praised for his poetic playing and refined technique. He frequently appears with leading orchestras such as the Berliner Philharmoniker and the London Symphony Orchestra and recently perfomed and recently enjoyed a successful collaboration with conductor Robin Ticciati. The Guardian wrote of him: “His playing combines intellect and imagination in rare balance.”
Program change
Unfortunately, pianist Yuja Wang has had to cancel her performance due to an injury. She will be replaced by Swiss pianist Francesco Piemontesi, who will perform Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto instead of Ligeti’s Piano Concerto. Unfortunately, Haydn’s Chaos from The Creation will be omitted. Mahler’s Fifth Symphony remains unchanged on the program. Ticket holders have been informed by email.
