15 FEB 2020 | SAT | 8PM
**CANCELLATION OF CONCERTS**
In light of the latest development of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak and in accordance with the University’s preventive measures, the four Russian Moments concerts with pianists Konstantin Lifschitz and Alexei Volodin on 14-16 February will be cancelled. Detailed refund arrangements will be sent to ticket holders in due course. Thank you for your support and understanding.
為預防新型冠狀病毒傳播以及配合港大相關防控措施，原定於2月14至16日舉行的「俄羅斯時刻」四場音樂會將會取消。我們會儘快透過電郵通知已購票人仕有關退票詳情。謝謝您的體諒與支持。
Programme
This event is part of the Russian Moments series.
MEDTNER Sonata-Ballada, Op. 27
RACHMANINOV Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42
Intermission
PROKOFIEV 3 Pieces for Piano in C major, Op. 59
SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Sonata No. 2 in B minor, Op. 61
The second recital uncovers the lesser-performed gems by four Russian titans: Medtner’s Sonata-Ballada illustrates Christ’s temptation in the wilderness; Rachmaninov’s Variations on a Theme of Corelli, based on the famous La Folia, is one of the few unrecorded works by himself; Prokofiev’s 3 Pieces for Piano, composed upon his return to the Soviet Union, reveals a change in musical style for greater warmth of expression; Shostakovich’s relatively subtle second piano sonata is considered almost a counterbalance to the structural extensiveness of his symphonic works.
Venue
Grand Hall
Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre
Centennial Campus
The University of Hong Kong
Admission
**This programme has been cancelled**
Medtner Improvisation, Op. 47, no. 2
Remarks
- Patrons under the age of 12 will not be admitted.
- Approximately 100 minutes with an intermission
- Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
- No latecomers will be admitted until a suitable break in the programme.
- Programmes and artists subject to change
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