President's Piano Series: Jan Lisiecki February 8, 2012

Remarkably poetic…an extraordinary talent.” —The Manchester Evening News

Piano prodigy Jan Lisiecki was only nine when he made his orchestral debut. Now at 16 years of age, the Calgary-based pianist has performed as a soloist with orchestras throughout Canada and around the world. Demonstrating extraordinary musicality and flawless technique he is leaving international audiences in awe wherever he goes. We are thrilled to present this sensational new talent to Seattle.

Program
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue No. 14 in F-sharp Minor, BWV 883
Beethoven: Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp Major, Op. 78, No. 1
Liszt: Trois études de concert, S.144
Mendelssohn: Variations Serieuses, Op. 54 in D Minor
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857
Chopin: 12 Etudes, Op. 25

Official Website: http://uwworldseries.org/presidents-piano/lisiecki/