Upcoming Programme
Wang Chao Piano Recital
Praised by the international press for his “brilliant technique, acute musical insight, and boundless potential” (The New York Times) and hailed as “a rising star of tomorrow” (BBC Music Magazine), pianist Hong Xu is recognized for his artistry and integrity as a musical idealist.
Winner of the Best Mozart Performance Award at the Cleveland International Piano Competition, Xu has recently been invited by Sir Mark Elder to tour Europe with Mozart’s piano concertos — affirming his reputation as one of today’s foremost Mozart interpreters. Beyond the stage, he has also presented acclaimed lecture series on Mozart performance practice, widely appreciated for their depth and accessibility.
Programme
Hello, Beethoven
In this recital titled Hello, Beethoven, Wang Chao interprets four of the composer’s most significant sonatas — works often described as the “New Testament” of the piano repertoire. The program invites listeners into Beethoven’s inner world, from the intimate lyricism of the early sonatas to the spiritual depth of his late masterpieces.
Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27 No. 1
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101