Music

Evgeny Kissin, one of the world’s greatest living pianists, makes each stage appearance a memorable one. He will return to Hong Kong in October for an exhilarating recital, offering a selection of exuberant and colouristic preludes of Rachmaninov, and the grandest sonata Beethoven had ever written, his Sonata No. 29, “Hammerklavier”. Its sheer scale, density of thought, and technical difficulty exceeded that of any predecessor and is considered a monumental masterpiece in the piano literature.

Born in Moscow in 1971, Kissin, a child prodigy, came to international attention in 1984 when he performed both of the Chopin concertos with the Moscow State Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 12. The live recording of this concert was released and entranced listeners worldwide. He has since appeared with most of the great orchestras and conductors in the world.

Well-recognised as one of the most captivating interpreters of Romantic masterworks during his teens, Kissin has since flourished as one of the world’s most charismatic and visionary performers. His musicality, the poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have earned him the veneration and admiration throughout the world. A concert not to be missed.