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. 30
  No. 1: Mazurka in C minor
  No. 2: Mazurka in B minor
  No. 3: Mazurka in D-flat Major
  No. 4: Mazurka in C-sharp minor

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

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

Encores:

Chopin
Scherzo No. 2, Op. 31
Berceuse, Op. 57