Jon Kimura Parker & Nicolas Namoradze, Piano

A beautiful concert is collaboratively performed by Jon Kimura Parker, Canada’s dynamic master pianist and Honens Artistic Director, with emerging superstar Nicolas Namoradze, first prize winner of the 2018 Honens International Piano Competition. The seasoned and acclaimed master pianist performs with 28-year-old pianist Nicolas Namoradze who Emanuel Ax describes as, “Set to become one of the truly important artists of his generation.” Enjoy Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Ravel’s La Valse, and more.

Program

LUTOSLAWSKI         Paganini Variations

BEETHOVEN            Piano Sonata in C sharp minor
                                  Op. 27, No. 2—Moonlight Sonata
                                  [Jon Kimura Parker]

                                  Adagio sostenuto
                                  Allegretto
                                  Presto agitato

RAVEL                      La Valse

INTERMISSION

RACHMANINOFF    Adagio from Symphony No. 2, Op. 27
                                 [Jon Kimura Parker]

RACHMANINOFF    Suite for Two Pianos, No. 2 in C Major, Op. 17

                                  Introduction: Alla marcia
                                  Valse: Presto
                                  Romance: Andantino
                                 Tarantelle: Presto