HKS Recital Series: Julien Libeer Piano Recital

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Curated and performed by acclaimed pianist Julien Libeer, “J S Bach & Beyond – A Well-Tempered Conversation” sheds new light on Bach’s timeless work by initiating a unique dialogue where pairs of preludes and fugues are juxtaposed against later pieces by composers building upon Bach’s foundations. Experience this thoughtful and inspiring programme live this French May Arts Festival!

Piano: Julien Libeer

 

Programme

Bach
Prelude & Fugue No 1 in C, BWV846 *

Beethoven
Bagatelle in C Minor, WoO 52

Bach
Prelude & Fugue No 17 in A-flat, BWV862 *

Chopin
Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op 50 No 3

Bach
Prelude & Fugue No 19 in A, BWV864 *

Ligeti
Musica Ricercata No 1

Bach
Prelude & Fugue No 21 in B-flat, BWV866 *

Bach
Prelude & Fugue No 23 in B, BWV868 *

Schönberg
Six Little Piano Pieces, Op 19

Bach
French Suite No 5 in G, BWV816

Ravel
Le Tombeau de Couperin

* From The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

One of Hong Kong’s flagship orchestras, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has brought music closer to the community, and achieved significant local and international recognition for its passionate performances and innovative programming. The orchestra has collaborated with an illustrious array of international musicians and groups, including in recent years Ilya Gringolts, Martin Helmchen, Sergei Nakariakov, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Krzysztof Penderecki, The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch.

Hong Kong Sinfonietta is a regular guest at international arts festivals and has toured 46 cities around the world. As an avid believer of keeping music alive and contemporary, the orchestra commissions and performs new works every year and ventures into new initiatives, recently receiving wide acclaim for its Back On Stage concert film series and becoming the first local orchestra to appear in cinemas. Following the success of the first edition in 2018, the orchestra organised the 2nd Hong Kong International Conducting Competition in 2023, attracting applications from 45 countries/regions around the world and providing an invaluable platform for young conductors to establish their careers.