Thomas Adès Piano
Sunday, March 14, 2010
3:00 PM
Pre-Concert Talk: 2:15 PM
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC
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This 37-year-old Brit is one of the most imposing figures in contemporary classical music and is widely sought after by the world’s leading orchestras, opera companies and festivals. In addition to being a celebrated composer and conductor, he is an uncommonly sensitive pianist.

Programme Details
Janáček
On an Overgrown Path, Book 2
Liszt/Wagner
Isoldes Liebestod
Prokofiev
Sarcasmes
Schubert
Allegretto in C minor
Adès
Concert Paraphrase on Powder Her Face
Beethoven
Bagatelles Op.126
Encore(s)
Liszt
Valse oubliée
Couperin
Les barricades mystérieuses
Learn More:
- Programme Notes — what to expect from this event
- What to expect at a VRS concert
