At the age of fourteen, pianist Wendy Chen debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductor Andr’ Previn, and in 1990 became the youngest winner of the National Chopin Competition. Ms. Chen has won acclaim for her engagements with leading orchestras and concert halls worldwide. She has appeared with the Boston Pops and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra in programs that also featured musical legends James Taylor and Art Garfunkel.
‘Chen’s performance had stamina, chops, brilliance and sensitivity ‘ a formidable combination.’
The Boston Globe
‘An elegant, expressive pianist with a gracious style and a stunningly clean technique.’
Cincinnati Enquirer
Program:
DEBUSSY: Clair de Lune
VILLA LOBOS: “Prole do Beb'”
BACH-BUSONI: Chaconne
CHOPIN : Nocturne, Op. 48, No. 1 in C minor
PIAZZOLA: Two tangos
Milonga for three
Street tango
LISZT: Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S. 514
Tickets: $46, $38, $28