Dubai Opera is poised to host an evening of musical brilliance on December 10, featuring the internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Kevin Chen.
Renowned for his global accolades and musical prowess, Chen’s performance is a highlight of the VIP Classical concerts, curated by SAMIT Event Group, promising an enchanting musical experience.
Mesmerizing Repertoire:
Chen’s solo recital will commence with Beethoven’s Sonata No. 28 in A major, capturing the vibrant essence of the composer’s final period and setting the stage for an evening of musical depth and richness.
Exploration of Musical Diversity:
Continuing the performance, Chen will showcase Composer-in-Residence Alexey Shor’s Sonata No. 2, seamlessly blending neoclassical elements with contemporary musical expressions, offering a glimpse into diverse compositional styles.
Mendelssohn’s Variations sérieuses, op. 54 will feature Chen’s talent as he navigates the intricacies of Mendelssohn’s enchanting piano variations, highlighting the composer’s ingenuity within concise musical forms.
Chopin’s Legacy Unveiled:
The recital’s second segment will feature two masterpieces by Frédéric Chopin. Chen will enrapture the audience with the Polonaise-Fantaisie from 1846, a fusion of fantasy and polonaise, before culminating with Chopin’s Études, Op. 25, showcasing the technical brilliance synonymous with the composer’s enduring legacy.