Date: 31 August 2024
Time: Doors open at 19:00, concert starts at 19:30
Venue: Big Ehrbar Hall, Mühlgasse 30, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Experience an unforgettable evening of piano music
We are delighted to invite you to a special piano concert with the acclaimed Chinese pianist Jia Li on 31 August 2024 at the Big Ehrbar Hall in Vienna. This event promises to be a captivating evening of beautiful music, showcasing Jia Li's exceptional talent and emotional performance style.
About Jia Li:
Jia Li is a renowned concert pianist and guest professor at the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory. In 2022, she was honoured as an "International Peace Artist" by the United Nations Foundation for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, and her image is featured on postage stamps in several countries.
Jia Li's performances around the world have delighted audiences with her blend of Western and Chinese musical traditions. She has played with various symphony orchestras and performed at prestigious venues worldwide. Jia Li's 2023 tour included concerts in Mexico, recitals at the LARIUS International Piano Festival in Italy, the SORRENTO International Music Festival and a special performance at Vienna's Big Ehrbar Hall. She also held a summer masterclass at the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory.
In addition to her performances, Jia Li has served as a judge at several prestigious music competitions, including the Swiss International Music Competition and the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Competition. Her artistry has been praised in the international media and she has been recognised as a "poetic pianist."
Concert programme:
- F. Chopin - Nocturne Nr. 20 in C Sharp Minor (B. 49)
- R. Guang - Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon
- F. Chopin - Nocturne No. 2 in E Flat Major (Op. 9)
- F. Chopin - Etude No. 1 in C Major (Op. 10)
- F. Chopin - Polonaise No. 6 in A Flat Major 'Heroic' (Op. 53)
- F. Liszt - Rhapsody espagnole for piano (S.254)
- F. Schubert & F. Liszt - Song 'Erklönig' - Piano transcription (S.557a)
- X. Xinghai - Defend the Yellow River
- F. Chopin - Grande Polonaise brillant précédée d`un Andante spianato in E Flat Major (Op. 22)
- F. Chopin - Etude No. 25 in A Flat Major (Op. 25)
- E. Grieg - In the Hall of the Mountain King
This diverse program highlights pieces from Romantic-era composers and Chinese classics, providing a rich and varied listening experience.
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