Alexandra Åšwigut
18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition 2021
Final round concerto performance of Kyohei Sorita performing Chopin's Piano Concerto No 1 in E Minor, Op.11
at the National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, with the Warsaw Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra under conductor Andrzej Boreyko
Kyohei Sorita in Recital
Sat 09 Dec 2023 - Sun 10 Dec 2023
Don't miss the Sydney debut of internationally-acclaimed pianist Kyohei Sorita.
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World-renowned Japanese superstar pianist Kyohei Sorita performs in Sydney for the first time at the iconic Verbrugghen Hall.
Tickets are now on sale for this very special event.
Regarded as one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation, Kyohei Sorita is the recipient of the Silver Medal at the prestigious 18th International Chopin Piano Competition (2021) - the highest prize for a Japanese-born pianist since Mitsuko Uchida’s second prize in 1970.
In 2020, Sorita performed in Paris and at the Vienna Musikverein to much acclaim. His orchestra collaborations include Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, RAI National Symphony Orchestra, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Russian National Orchestra, Tonkünstler-Orchester, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Yomiuri Japan Symphony Orchestra, and Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Sorita is also the founder, producer, and conductor of the Japan National Orchestra.
Don't miss this very special opportunity to see Sorita perform his favourite Chopin pieces.
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For more information on the event, please see www.jculturesydney.com
WHAT: Kyohei Sorita in Recital.
WHEN: Saturday 9 December 2023 + Sunday 10 December 2023, 7 pm.
LOCATION: Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1 Conservatorium Road, Sydney NSW 2000.
Special VIP ticket holders will also be able to purchase a ticket for a gala lunch event with Kyohei Sorita.
Special VIP Tickets include a photo with Kyohei Sorita.
VIP Tickets include a group photo with Kyohei Sorita.
Program
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Fryderyk Chopin:
Polonaise No.6 op.53
Waltz op.34-3
Rondo á la Mazur op.5
Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante op.22
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- Interval -
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Fryderyk Chopin:
Ballade No 1, in G minor, Op.23
Ballade No 2 in F major, Op.38
Ballade No 3 in A-flat major, Op.47
Ballade No 4 in F minor, Op.52
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*Program for the first half of the Sunday concert may be slightly different
Masterclasses
Kyohei Sorita will be offering Masterclasses while in Sydney to intermediate and advanced students. Register your interest in participating in a Masterclass using the button below.
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