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Details
Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
56 East Street
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 1BS
England
Programme
Earl Wild – Seven Virtuoso Etudes after George Gershwin: 'Embraceable You'
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.21 in C major 'Waldstein', Op.53
Ingrid Stölzen – Im Fremden Ländern / In Foreign Lands (2023)
Yi-Yang Chen – In Memoriam Sendai: I Twisting Paths; II Shrine Portrait (2011)
~ Interval ~
Claude Debussy – 12 Etudes, L.136: no.11 'Pour les arpèges composés'
Einojuhani Rautavaara – Etude no.4, Op.42: Kvartit / Fourths (1969)
Frédéric Chopin – Mazurka in A minor, Op.17 no.4
Frédéric Chopin – Mazurka B flat major, Op.17 no.1
Gulli Björnsson – Sjávarborð / Ocean Surface (2024)
Performers
Yi-Yang Chen – Pianist
Programme Note
Prepare to be captivated as International Steinway Artist Yi-Yang Chen takes the stage with a spellbinding solo piano performance—an evening of power, beauty, and pure musical magic.
This unforgettable programme features Beethoven’s thrilling ‘Waldstein’ Sonata (an electrifying experience live!), a Chopin Scherzo, and two Mazurkas, shimmering Debussy, and the soulful charm of Gershwin’s ‘Embraceable You’. Plus, discover must-hear contemporary gems, including ‘In Foreign Lands’ (Germany) and ‘Ocean Surface’ (Iceland).
Stay after the performance for a special Q&A session with Yi-Yang Chen. Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at his artistry as he shares insights, stories, and his infectious passion for music.
A Juilliard-trained pianist and Champs Hill Records artist, Yi-Yang has earned high praise for his artistry:
“A fine artist, with an informed individuality and command. He seems to ‘own’ the piano he plays.” – Robin McCabe
“It was a powerhouse.” – New York Concert Review (on his Carnegie Hall performance of Rachmaninov’s Sonata No. 2)
Running time: 120 minutes including an interval
Age recommendation: 8+
