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James (Zijian) Wei, piano
March 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$10 – $20
Meet pianist James (Zijian) Wei: First Prize winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition and a standout at the Geneva International Music Competition. With a fast-growing list of international accolades, Wei is quickly establishing himself as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation.
Known for his emotional depth and technical command, he brings fresh insight to every performance, whether interpreting the classics or exploring bold new works.
Program:
Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90 Beethoven (1770–1827)
I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck (With liveliness and with feeling and expression throughout)
II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen (Not too swiftly and conveyed in a singing manner)
Rhapsodies, Op. 79 Brahms (1833–1897)
No. 1 in B minor. Agitato
No. 2 in G minor. Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro
Fantasy in B Minor, Op. 28 Scriabin (1872-1915)
Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-Flat Major, Op. 61 Chopin (1810-1849)
Intermission
12 Etudes d’execution transcendante, S. 139 – XI. Harmonies du soir Liszt (1811-1886)
Ballade No. 2, S. 171 Liszt (1811-1886)
Hungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy March” No.15 Arr. Horowitz Liszt (1811-1886)
Réminiscences de‘Don Juan’Mozart, S.418 Liszt (1811-1886)