The legendary pianist Mikhail Pletnev returns to Hong Kong after a hiatus of 10 years. Universally recognised as one of the finest pianists of our time, Pletnev will be presenting a solo recital, delighting music fans with a curated selection of piano sonatas by Beethoven and short pieces from the "Lyric Pieces Book" by Grieg.
Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, “Pathétique”
Piano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, “Moonlight"
Grieg
Lyric Pieces Book I, Op. 12, No. 8 Fedrelandssang (National Song)
Lyric Pieces Book II, Op. 38, No. 1 Berceuse (Cradle-Song)
Lyric Pieces Book III, Op. 43, No. 1 Sommerfugl (Butterfly)
Lyric Pieces Book II, Op. 38, No. 6 Elegie
Lyric Pieces Book II, Op. 38, No. 3 Melodie
Lyric Pieces Book III, Op. 43, No. 4 Smagfugl (Little Bird)
Lyric Pieces Book VII, Op. 62, No. 4 Baekken (Brooklet)
Lyric Pieces Book VI, Op. 57, No. 6 Hjemve (Nostalgia)
Lyric Pieces Book IV, Op. 47, No. 1 Valse impromptu
Lyric Pieces Book IX, Op. 68, No. 2 Bestemors menuett (Grandmother’s Minuet)
Lyric Pieces Book VI, Op. 57, No. 1 Svunne dager (Vanished Days)
Lyric Pieces Book X, Op. 71, No. 2 Sommeraften (Summer Evening)
Lyric Pieces Book V, Op. 54, No. 5 Scherzo
Lyric Pieces Book III, Op. 43, No. 2 Ensom vandrer (Solitary Wanderer)
Lyric Pieces Book V, Op. 54, No. 4 Notturno
Lyric Pieces Book X, Op. 71, No. 3 Småtrold (Puck)
The performance will run for about 1 hour and 30 minutes including a 20-minute intermission.
Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break. The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme.
Source of the above information: Official press release, LCSD official website