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- Duration is 110 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
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Igor LEVIT Piano Recital
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The Russian-German pianist Igor LEVIT is one of the few musicians who actively participates in politics and uses art and social media to speak for social issues. One can say that LEVIT is a piano prodigy. First taught by his mother at the age of three, he was already giving his first recital at the age of four. The family immigrated to Germany when he was eight years old, and at eighteen LEVIT won a silver medal in The Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition. Despite his excellent performing career, he does not limit himself to his comfort zone. Having once commented in an interview, "I don't just want to be the man striking the keys," he must take practical actions. Not only does he participate in performances for various social causes, but also conveys his ideology through his repertoire. This concert will perform BEETHOVEN's four famous piano sonatas, which echo different aspects of life, just like the changing of the seasons. The Tempest shows perseverance while facing adversity. Pathétique reveals the deep inner emotional world. Opus 79, also known as "Cuckoo," demonstrates vitality in life. From Waldstein, one can feel the powerful, dawn-like sentiments.
Pre-talk
2022/11/13(Sun)13:50 Concert Hall 3F
Program
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 17 in d minor, Op. 31 No. 2 The Tempest
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 8 in c minor, Op. 13 Pathétique
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 Waldstein
Artists Introduction
Piano|Igor LEVIT
With an alert and critical mind, he places his art in the context of social events and understands it as inseparably linked to them. The New York Times describes Igor LEVIT as one of the "most important artists of his generation".
As a recitalist Igor LEVIT regularly performs at the world's most renowned concert halls and festivals. He is regular soloist with the world's leading orchestras such as the Cleveland Orchestra, the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic. In spring 2021 Igor LEVIT and the Lucerne Festival announced a multi-year collaboration for a new piano festival curated by Igor LEVIT, its first edition to take place in May 2023.
Born in Nizhni Novgorod, Igor LEVIT completed his piano studies in Hannover with the highest score in the history of the institute. In spring 2019 he was appointed professor for piano at his alma mater, the University of Music, Theatre and Media Hanover.
For his political commitment Igor LEVIT has been awarded the 5th International Beethoven Prize in 2019 followed by the award of the "Statue B" of the International Auschwitz Committee in January 2020. His 53 Twitter-streamed live house concerts during the lockdown in spring 2020 garnered a worldwide audience, offering a sense of community and hope in a time of isolation and desperation. In October 2020 Igor LEVIT was recognized with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. In Berlin, where he makes his home, Igor LEVIT is playing on a Steinway D Grand Piano kindly given to him by the Trustees of Independent Opera at Sadler's Wells."
Igor LEVIT Piano Recital
© YouTube(Musician Seacow)
The Russian-German pianist Igor LEVIT is one of the few musicians who actively participates in politics and uses art and social media to speak for social issues. One can say that LEVIT is a piano prodigy. First taught by his mother at the age of three, he was already giving his first recital at the age of four. The family immigrated to Germany when he was eight years old, and at eighteen LEVIT won a silver medal in The Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition. Despite his excellent performing career, he does not limit himself to his comfort zone. Having once commented in an interview, "I don't just want to be the man striking the keys," he must take practical actions. Not only does he participate in performances for various social causes, but also conveys his ideology through his repertoire. This concert will perform BEETHOVEN's four famous piano sonatas, which echo different aspects of life, just like the changing of the seasons. The Tempest shows perseverance while facing adversity. Pathétique reveals the deep inner emotional world. Opus 79, also known as "Cuckoo," demonstrates vitality in life. From Waldstein, one can feel the powerful, dawn-like sentiments.
Pre-talk
2022/11/13(Sun)13:50 Concert Hall 3F
Program
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 17 in d minor, Op. 31 No. 2 The Tempest
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 8 in c minor, Op. 13 Pathétique
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 Waldstein
Artists Introduction
Piano|Igor LEVIT
With an alert and critical mind, he places his art in the context of social events and understands it as inseparably linked to them. The New York Times describes Igor LEVIT as one of the "most important artists of his generation".
As a recitalist Igor LEVIT regularly performs at the world's most renowned concert halls and festivals. He is regular soloist with the world's leading orchestras such as the Cleveland Orchestra, the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic. In spring 2021 Igor LEVIT and the Lucerne Festival announced a multi-year collaboration for a new piano festival curated by Igor LEVIT, its first edition to take place in May 2023.
Born in Nizhni Novgorod, Igor LEVIT completed his piano studies in Hannover with the highest score in the history of the institute. In spring 2019 he was appointed professor for piano at his alma mater, the University of Music, Theatre and Media Hanover.
For his political commitment Igor LEVIT has been awarded the 5th International Beethoven Prize in 2019 followed by the award of the "Statue B" of the International Auschwitz Committee in January 2020. His 53 Twitter-streamed live house concerts during the lockdown in spring 2020 garnered a worldwide audience, offering a sense of community and hope in a time of isolation and desperation. In October 2020 Igor LEVIT was recognized with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. In Berlin, where he makes his home, Igor LEVIT is playing on a Steinway D Grand Piano kindly given to him by the Trustees of Independent Opera at Sadler's Wells."
Dear Weiwuying Unlimited member, this is a Weiwuying presented program. You can contact us for a free ticket or buy extra tickets via the link below. Thank You! (Contact +886-7-262-6666 or unlimited@npac-weiwuying.org)
- 9/13(Tue)12:00 to 9/20(Tue)12:00 25% off for Weiwuying member
- 9/20(Tue)12:00 to 9/27(Tue)12:00 25% off for sales
- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 110 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
- More Offers
※Discounts are not applicable for tickets tier at NT$300 and lower.