In a world of snapshots, Maurizio Pollini is a landscape artist. A musical architect of the highest order, Pollini sculpts form and structure carefully, revealing keen insights along the way. With Pollini, we receive an awe-inspiring, crystal clear view of both iconic compositions and the newest music. He is one of the finest pianists of our era.

Program:

Chopin

Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49

Four Mazurkas, Op. 41
  No. 1: Mazurka in C-sharp minor
  No. 2: Mazurka in E minor
  No. 3: Mazurka in B Major
  No. 4: Mazurka in A-flat Major

Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35

Two Nocturnes, Op. 48
  No. 1: Nocturne in C minor
  No. 2: Nocturne in F-sharp minor

Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44

Ballade in F minor, Op. 52, No. 4

Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53 (Heroic)