Virtual Festival | Pianist Jan Lisiecki Performs Beethoven

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This evening’s concert is sponsored by:

ARTISTS

Peter Oundjian, Music Director
Sponsored by Caryl Fuchs Kassoy and David R. Kassoy
Colorado Music Festival Orchestra Members: Calin Lupanu, Monica Boboc, violin; Joseph Meyer, viola; David Morrissey, cello; Matt Heller, bass
Jan Lisiecki, piano

PROGRAM

Colorado Music Festival Orchestra Members

Antonín Dvořák, Terzetto in C Major, Op. 74
Introduzione. Allegro ma non troppo
Larghetto

Gioachino Rossini, Duet for Cello and Bass in D Major

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Jan Lisiecki

Cadenzas from:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15
     Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19
     Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
     Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73  

DETAILS

Music Director Peter Oundjian calls the award-winning Jan Lisiecki “one of the greatest piano talents of all time.” In this unique concert, Lisiecki performs the cadenzas — showstopping passages included to showcase a musician’s talent and style — from Beethoven’s piano concerti.

All virtual performances are pre-recorded and will be available on demand for a period of time after the virtual festival concludes. We are pleased to present these performances for free as a sign of gratitude to donors, subscribers, ticket buyers, and the community.