Internationally acclaimed pianist Yundi Li was propelled onto the international stage when he won first prize at the XIV Chopin International Piano Competition at the age of 18, becoming the youngest and first Chinese winner in the history of the renowned competition. Since then, he has been regarded as a leading exponent of Chopin’s music. In the autumn of 2014, the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, organizer of The International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, invited Yundi to be on the jury of the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in 2015, making him also the youngest juror of the competition. In recognition of his contribution to Polish culture, the Government of Poland presented a Gold Medal for Merit to Culture ‘Gloria Artis’ to Yundi in 2019.
Since June 2019, Yundi started his 100-recital world tour, called Yundi Sonata, including over 60 cities in China and 40 cities overseas, which marked the largest tour in his career. Yundi played the sonatas of Schubert, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Following a brief pause from touring, Yundi returns to Australia playing the sonatas of Mozart, featuring Piano Sonata K331, K310, K475 and K457.
Sonata K.331 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1. Andante grazioso
2. Menuetto Allegretto
3. Allegretto
Sonata K.310 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1. Allegro maestoso
2. Andante cantabile con espressione
3. Presto
Interval
Fantasia K.475 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1. Adagio- Allegro - Andantino - Piu Allegro
Sonata K.457 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1. Molto allegro
2. Adagio
3. Allegro assai
David Helfgott bids a fond farewell to his fans, performing Rachmaninov’s third piano concerto for two pianos with Rhodri Clarke.
Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a rapturous performance of Heroic Tales conducted by Nicholas Carter.
Ensemble Q presents a boots and all style exploration of the earthy influence of music from countries including Ireland, America, Japan, Italy and more.
A rare opportunity to witness the magic of these two phenomenal artists, who have been thrilling crowds across the world.
Prepare to be moved as the Queensland Youth Symphony and conductor Simon Hewett present an evening of musical brilliance.
Prepare to be transported worlds away from the concert hall, as dreams and stories unfurl in spellbinding musical moments.
Experience the transcendent music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Arvo Pärt in a mesmerising collaboration by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Dance Company.
What’s a symphony without a bit of life or death? Join QSO on a rumbling journey... it’s the beginning of the end.