The Annual Chopin Birthday Concert

Frédéric Chopin Ballade in G minor, Op. 23; Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27, No. 2; Etude in G-flat major, Op. 10, No. 5; Etude in E minor, Op. 25, No. 5; Etude in A minor, Op. 25, No. 11; Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22; Ballade in A-flat major, Op. 47Maurice Ravel Jeux D’eauFranz Liszt La CampanellaEvery year the Chopin Foundation celebrates Chopin’s birthday with a concert by a distinguished pianist. In the past we have welcomed such pianists as Gabriela Montera (who played at President Obama’s inauguration), Garrick Ohlsson, Kevin Kenner and many other artists from around the world. This year the Foundation presents the twenty-three year old Josh Wright who, acclaimed for his “sparkling and sensitive” performances, has delighted audiences across the United States and in Europe. His performance in CAMI Hall in New York in 2004 was met with great enthusiasm by Phillip Dieckow, reviewer for the International Pinault Society, who described his performance of the Chopin Études as “brilliant, stunning and effortless”. www.joshwrightpiano.com