Performers:
Mihkel Poll (piano)Programme:
Chopin. Fantasie in F minor op. 49
Chopin. Three Mazurkas op. 59
Chopin. Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor op. 31
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Liszt. Three Sonnets of Petrarch from Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie, S. 161
Liszt. Sonata-fantasy Après une lecture de Dante from Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année: Italie, S. 161
The evening promises a captivating journey through romantic piano works, featuring Chopin’s virtuosic compositions alongside Liszt’s inspiring musics. Chopin’s legacy, which masterfully blends romantic freedom with classical form, is cherished by both pianists and audiences alike. Liszt’s powerful, almost orchestral pieces revolutionized piano music, forever changing its landscape.
Mihkel Poll is a celebrated and beloved pianist whose solo performances are highly anticipated and always warmly received. Poll’s repertoire is remarkably diverse; in addition to his solo career, he is also a dedicated chamber musician and an esteemed teacher.