Lucille Chung plays Clara Schumann
Andrew Constantine, conductor
Lucille Chung, piano
Patrick O'Malley's Obliviana sets the stage with its modern allure, seamlessly merging innovative sounds with a timeless orchestral backdrop. Renowned pianist Lucille Chung takes center stage for Clara Schumann's evocative Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7, a work of compelling expression and virtuosic brilliance. The evening continues to unfold with Ottorino Respighi's Fontane di Roma (Fountains of Rome), a sonic journey that vividly captures the splendor of the Eternal City. Concluding the performance is Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34, a charming showcase of Spanish-inspired motifs, transporting the audience with its vibrant rhythms and orchestral brilliance.
PROGRAM
Born in Montréal, Canadian pianist Lucille Chung has been acclaimed for her “stylish and refined performances” by Gramophone magazine, "combining vigor and suppleness with natural eloquence and elegance" (Le Soir). She made her debut at the age of ten with the Montréal Symphony Orchestra and Charles Dutoit subsequently invited her to be a featured soloist during the MSO Asian Tour in 1989. Since then, she has performed an extensive concerto repertoire spanning from Bach to Adams with over 70 leading orchestras. Learn more here.