Seasons: Cliburn Social

CANCELED: Junction Trio

In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 around the United States, and in consideration of current guidance from health officials, the Cliburn has made the decision to cancel or postpone all events scheduled through May 30, 2020. As such, this season’s remaining Cliburn Concerts are canceled. We are saddened by this development and understand the disappointment it causes for our Cliburn Family around the globe, from our loyal patrons to the outstanding participants of the Amateur Competition.

Ticket holders for these events should contact the Cliburn office at 817.738.6536 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or email [email protected].

We will also be updating our website at cliburn.org/coronavirus.

Beethoven at 250: The Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 5

To kick off 2020—which will be a yearlong, international celebration of the iconic composer’s 250th birthday—this very special Cliburn at the Bass will present each of Beethoven’s five piano concertos, in order. One day, two concerts, five spectacular pianists, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and Miguel Harth-Bedoya, in the midst of his final season as the orchestra’s music director. It’s the definition of a do-not-miss event.

GEORGE LI–Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, op. 58

“A bracing, fearless account…Mr. Li’s playing combined youthful abandon with utter command.”— The New York Times

As a child prodigy, American pianist George Li made his recital debut in Boston’s Steinway Hall and, in 2011, performed for President Obama in an evening honoring German Chancellor Angela Merkel. He has since emerged as a formidable pianist, rapidly establishing a major international career across three continents after his sensational 2015 Tchaikovsky Competition silver medal win. Also recipient of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 2012 Gilmore Young Artist Award, and 2010 Young Concert Artists first prize, the pianist makes his North Texas debut in this concert.

 TILL FELLNER–Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, op. 73

“His playing was all Apollonian grace… remarkable in its clarity, musicality, and feline virtuosity”— The Boston Globe

Hailed for “natural ease, eloquence and impeccable artistry” (The Times), Austrian pianist Till Fellner has performed in the world’s leading concert halls and with the most revered conductors. He is particularly well-regarded for his sophisticated readings of Bach and Beethoven alongside music of the modern Viennese school. Among other major projects, the protégé of Alfred Brendel has recorded the Beethoven Fourth and Fifth—which he performs for us—Concertos with Kent Nagano and presented the cycle of 32 Beethoven piano sonatas in New York, Washington, Tokyo, London, Paris, and Vienna.

 

PROGRAM BOOK

GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION

Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.

For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.

For information on parking please visit https://www.basshall.com/plan-your-visit/parking/

Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.

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Olga Kern, piano

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“Call it star quality — music likes Kern the way the camera liked Garbo.”— The Washington Post

North Texas audiences are no strangers to the vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship, and extraordinary technique that defines the Olga Kern concert experience. Our 2001 gold medalist—now recognized as one of her generation’s great artists—returns to Cliburn Concerts for a highly anticipated two-night engagement.

Since her last Cliburn performance in 2014, the Russian-American pianist has enthralled audiences at major venues and with leading orchestras across six continents; served as jury chairman of the 2016 Cliburn Amateur Competition and the First Olga Kern International Piano Competition; and was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, for “embodying the spirit of America” in her “salute to tolerance, brotherhood, diversity, and patriotism.

PROGRAM

BEETHOVEN     Ten Variations on ‘La stessa, la stessissima’ by Salieri, WoO73

Sonata No. 21 in C Major, op. 53 (“Waldstein”)

GERSHWIN        Three Preludes

 

— intermission —

 

RACHMANINOV   Moment musical in E Minor, op. 16, no. 4

  Barcarolle in G Minor, op. 10, no. 3

  Polichinelle in F-sharp Minor, op. 3, no. 4

TCHAIKOVSKY     Méditation from 18 Pieces, op. 72, no. 5

SCRIABIN              Etude in F-sharp Minor, op. 42, no. 4

   Etude in C-sharp Minor, op 42, no. 5

BALAKIREV            Islamey (Oriental Fantasy), op. 18

 

PROGRAM BOOK

GENERAL CONCERT INFORMATION

Patrons must be 8 years of age or older to attend Cliburn Concerts.

For questions about ticketing please contact the Bass Hall Box Office at 817.212.4280.

The on-site will-call and box office will open in the Kimbell Piano Pavilion lobby one hour prior to concert time.

For information on parking please visit https://www.kimbellart.org/visit

Photography and recording are strictly prohibited.

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