Renowned pianist Brian Ganz continues his journey through the complete works of Fryderyk Chopin with a celebration of the composer's youthful creations. Among the early works featured will be the composer's 12 Etudes, Op. 10. These masterful gems (some composed when Chopin was only a teenager) have set the standard for demanding technical studies that are also works of great beauty and originality. Also on the program: 3 Nocturnes, Op. 9, including the beloved E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2. Several youthful polonaises and mazurkas, plus a refreshingly elegant set of variations Chopin composed on the German air “Der Schweizerbub," round out the evening.

Chopin
3 Nocturnes, Op. 9

12 Etudes, Op. 10

Introduction and Variations on a German Air ("Der Schweizerbub"), Op. Posth.

Polonaises in A-flat Major and G-sharp minor, Op. Posth.

Mazurkas in G Major and D major, Op. Posth.

“There isn’t much about Chopin that Brian Ganz doesn’t know. His delight and wonder in this music seem to grow, apparently without bounds, as time goes on.” --The Washington Post