For his debut at the Festival de Lanaudière, Canadian pianist Bruce Liu — who rose to international fame after his resounding victory at the Warsaw Chopin Competition — presents two brilliantly virtuosic concertos, including the rarely performed Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 3. He is joined by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal under the baton of its music director, Rafael Payare.
The programme opens with Penderecki's Sinfonietta No. 1, followed by Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26, and Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 75. The concert closes with Prokofiev's Scythian Suite, Op. 20.
The performance runs approximately 1 hour 40 minutes with an intermission.
Tickets are priced from $28 to $120 (taxes and fees included) and are available through the Festival de Lanaudière.
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Payare, Liu et l'OSM : Rencontre au sommet - Bruce Liu & Rafael Payare (Classical Concert).
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Bruce Liu
Bruce Liu is a Canadian-Chinese classical pianist who gained international recognition after winning the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in 2021. His notable works include his debut album *Miroirs* and his celebrated interpretations of Frédéric Chopin's piano concertos and solo works.
Rafael Payare
Rafael Payare is a Venezuelan conductor known for his work in classical orchestral music, currently serving as Music Director of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and the San Diego Symphony. He has garnered acclaim for his dynamic interpretations of works by Beethoven, Mahler, and other symphonic repertoire.
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) is a world-renowned Canadian symphony orchestra specializing in classical and orchestral music. Under the legendary direction of Charles Dutoit, they gained international acclaim through celebrated recordings such as Berlioz's *Symphonie fantastique* and Ravel's *Daphnis et Chloé*.
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