‘One of the pianistic giants of our time.’ The Sunday Times
In October 2005, Polish pianist Rafał Blechacz won all prizes of the prestigious 15th Frédéric Chopin International Piano Competition, triumphantly claiming this highest award not only of Poland but of the world, yet charmingly demonstrating his poetic approach to his countryman’s music.
Now firmly established as a world renowned pianist, Blechacz performed in many acclaimed venues to great acclaims in the last 10 years. 'He played with sobering directness and fascinating attention to inner details,' exclaimed critics from The New York Times. His recitals have brought him to London’s Wigmore Hall, New York’s Carnegie, Cambridge, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Vienna. Many of his recordings attained top chart awards, including an Echo Klassik and Diapson d’Or on his Chopin preludes, Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik on Chopin concerto and an Echo Klassik in a disc featuring Debussy and Szymanowski.
After a 2016 sabbatical leave from concerts to complete his music PhD, Blechacz is now back on recital trail with refreshing insights and passionate music.
Bach |
Four Duettos, BWV 802-805 |
Beethoven |
Rondo in G, Op. 51, No. 2 Sonata No. 3 in C, Op. 2, No. 3 |
Chopin |
Fantaisie, Op. 49 Nocturne in F-sharp Minor, Op. 48, No. 2 Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 35 |
Tickets available from 11 August at URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking.
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.
(Limited tickets for full-time students and CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis.)
“Great Music” Package Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for "Piano Recital by Rafał Blechacz", "Violin Recital by Kyung Wha Chung", "Piano Recital by Daniil Trifonov", "The Sixteen" and "Philharmonia Quartett Berlin", the following concession applies:
5% off for any 2 programmes, 10% off for any 3 programmes, 15% off for any 4 programmes, 20% off for all 5 programmes.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.
The performance will run for about 1 hour and 45 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break. Presenter reserves the right to change the programme.
Programme Enquiries: 2268 7321
Ticketing Enquiries:3761 6661
Credit Card Telephone Booking:2111 5999
Internet Booking:www.urbtix.hk