Programme Highlights
W. A. Mozart: Rondo in D Major, K. 485
L. v. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, op. 13 ('Pathétique')
I. Albéniz: Excerpts from Suite Española, op. 47
E. Granados: 'Quejas, o la maja y el ruiseñor' from Goyescas, op. 11, no. 4
F. Liszt: Consolation No. 2 in E Major, S. 172
What happens when a musician of refined artistry takes music beyond the boundaries of time, place and tradition? Let us welcome world-renowned Lang Lang, whose 'Iberian Rhapsody' recital celebrates the piano's limitless expressions.
Acclaimed for his electrifying performances and exceptional musicality, Lang Lang presents a programme spanning the elegance of Mozart, the emotional intensity and intellectual depth of Beethoven, the vivid colours of Spanish masters Albéniz and Granados, culminating with the poetic intimacy of Liszt. From Classical restraint to Romantic passion, the music reveals the extraordinary versatility of the piano, tracing connections across eras, cultures and musical traditions.
At the heart of Lang Lang's programme lies a spirit of exploration. Through his distinctive interpretation, technical brilliance meets imagination, sensitivity, and dramatic flair. Almost hypnotically, he involves patrons with quiet reflection and thrilling virtuosity, discovering both the familiar and the unexpected within enduring masterpieces, riding a musical wave of unprecedented intensity, where pure artistry takes centre stage.
Lang Lang, Piano
Approximately 2 hours, including one interval
Lang Lang – Beyond Boundaries Series Lang Lang in Recital: Iberian Rhapsody