On Sunday, Sept. 14, Twin Cities native William Yang performed an all-Chopin concert at Macalester College’s Mairs Concert Hall as part of the Frédéric Chopin Society’s 42nd season. The concert was a glimpse into Yang’s own preparation for the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, which took place between Oct. 2 and 23. After three rounds of solo piano pieces by Chopin, plus a final round featuring a Chopin concerto and two additional Chopin pieces, Yang was awarded with 6th place. Congratulations, William! In celebration of his achievement, listen to his Chopin Society concert through the player above.
Program
William Yang, piano
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38
Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62, no. 1
Waltz in A-flat, Op. 42
Etude in B minor, Op. 25, no. 10
Preludes, Op. 28, nos. 19-24
4 Mazurkas, Op. 33
2 Nocturnes, Op. 32
Sonata in B minor, Op. 58
Encore: Andante spianato from Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment‘s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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