Friday, January 12th, 2023, 7:30 pm
Piano on Park Live presents:
Chloe Zhang - piano
RSVP with Suggested Donation
Program:
JOSEPH HAYDN (1732 - 1809)
Piano Sonata no. 56 in D major, Hob. XVI: 42
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840 - 1893)
The Seasons Op.37a
January
February
March
June
October
November
December
ZHAO ZHANG (1964-)
‘Pi Huang’ (Moments from Beijing Opera)
FRANZ LISZT (1811 - 1886)
Transcendental Etudes No.9 “Ricordanza”
FRANZ LISZT (1811 - 1886)
Paganini Etudes No.6
Prepare to embark on a musical voyage that spans centuries and continents in an extraordinary piano recital featuring Chloe Chuyue Zhang. Chloe’s virtuosity knows no bounds as she embarks on a journey through the classical repertoire, starting with Haydn’s exquisite Piano Sonata in D major, Hob. XVI:42. This delightful work showcases the composer’s signature classical style and sets the stage for a captivating evening.
Immerse yourself in the evocative landscapes of Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons, a breathtaking voyage through the changing moods of nature and the human soul. Chloe’s interpretation of this masterpiece will transport you from the warmth of spring to the depths of winter, all through the power of her artistry.
But the adventure doesn’t end there. Chloe’s program also includes Zhang Zhao’s Pi Huang (Moments from Beijing Opera), a perfect fusion of Eastern and Western musical languages in a contemporary context. Through this piece, Chloe paints a mesmerizing tapestry of sounds inspired by traditional Chinese opera, employing the piano to remarkable effect. The use of Banshi, a traditional Chinese opera structure signifying tempo, characters, emotions, and beats, adds depth and authenticity, evoking a rich array of emotions inspired by classic plays.
Chloe then delves into the captivating world of two of Liszt’s most intricate etudes: Transcendental Etude No.9 (Ricordanza); and Paganini Etude No.6; These compositions are remarkable in their own right, each possessing a unique character and complexity. Liszt’s Transcendental Etude No.9 presents a formidable challenge with its intricate passages and demands for technical precision, while Paganini Etude No.6 captivates with its virtuosic brilliance and dramatic flair.
We invite you to join us for this exceptional musical experience as Chloe Chuyue Zhang guides you through a diverse repertoire that spans centuries, styles, and emotions. Her recital promises a captivating exploration of the piano’s limitless possibilities.
About the performer:
Born in Shenzhen, China, Chloe Chuyue Zhang has been lauded with numerous competition prizes and honors, including First Prizes at the Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition, the 5th European Piano Teacher Association Competition, as well as top prizes at the Wideman International Piano Competition, the North International Music Competition and Chautauqua Annual Piano Competition. Chloe has recently been featured on PBS’ Classical Pianists of the Future series that was broadcast nationally by the WSKG channel. Her debut solo album was released by Orpheus Classic July 2022, featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff. She has also been featured as a soloist alongside several orchestras including the Chautauqua Music Festival Student Orchestra, Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra. Recent performances include a concert playing Jeff Beal’s Battlefield with the Eastman Philharmonic as a soloist under the baton of Leonard Slatkin, and a harpsichord debut playing Poulenc’s Suite Francaise with the Eastman Wind Ensemble. Chloe is intimately and regularly involved in contemporary music and composition. She premiered the “Piano and Horn sonata” by Zhongrong Luo in the New York Focus music festival at Peter J Sharp Theater, as well as her own composition “Desert” for solo piano. She has also performed recitals nationally in San Francisco, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, and New York, along with international performances in Spain, Croatia and China. Chloe had earned her Doctoral degree from Eastman School of Music, studied with Natalya Antonova, Master degree of Music from The Juilliard School, studied with Jerome Lowenthal. She had worked with Robert Levin, Joseph Kalichstein, Alexander Kobrin, Alexander Korsantia, Matti Raekallio, Boris Slutsky and Martin Canin.