Hannes Minnaar’s 24 Shostakovich Preludes and Fugues

HK DEBUT 香港首演

SHOSTAKOVICH 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87

In 1950, Dmitri Shostakovich began composing the bold and enigmatic 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87, amidst waves of pressure from the Soviet Power. This monumental work, believed to be inspired by J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, embodies not only Shostakovich’s masterful contrapuntal artistry but also the profound exploration of his complex inner turmoil.

Marking the 50^th anniversary of Shostakovich’s passing, pianist Hannes Minnaar will present this tour de force in a three-hour recital, delving into “all steps of the scale and the human mind” (NRC). As the first Dutchman featured in the Royal Concertgebouw’s Master Pianists Series in 20 years, Minnaar will showcase his exceptional stamina in weaving a rich tapestry of emotions—”depth, optimism, gloom, strength, and subtlety” (Pianist Magazine).

1950年，蕭斯塔夫維契開始創作24首前奏與賦格，作品87 。當時他的音樂生涯並不順利，不時受政權評擊。這部作品取材自巴赫平均律鍵盤曲集，象徵二十世紀鋼琴音樂創作顛峰，除展示蕭斯塔夫維契的對位作曲絕技外，亦盛載他的滿腹惆悵。

為紀念作曲家逝世50周年，鋼琴家邁納爾將在三小時的香港首演獨奏會呈獻這部磅礴之作。作為二十年來首位在皇家阿姆斯特丹音樂廳傑出鋼琴家系列上表演的荷蘭鋼琴家，邁納爾將以精湛琴技展現這部富有「深度、豁達、陰鬱、氣勢和奧妙」的巨作。

$280, 180

• For ages 10+
• Tickets at art-mate.net starting 13 JUN noon

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* Available to current HKU students only. HKU ID required upon purchase and must be presented for entry.

• This programme commences at 7PM. Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
• Patrons under the age of 10 will not be admitted.
• The programme is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including an intermission.
• Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will be admitted at a suitable break or during intermission to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
• Programmes and artists are subject to change.
• The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on the seating arrangement, to deny entry, as well as all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.