The program is the gem of the romantic era FRÉDERIC CHOPIN (1810-1849):

Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23

Ballade No.2 in F Major, Op.38

Ballade No.3 in A Flat, Op.47

Ballade No.4 in F Minor, Op.52

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Impromptu No.1 in A flat Major, Op.29

Impromptu No. 2 in F sharp, Op. 36

Impromptu No. 3 in G flat, Op. 51

Impromptu No. 4 In C Sharp Minor 'Fantaisie Impromptu' Op. 66 

Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49

GÁBOR FARKAS is one of the most outstanding representatives of his generation, a widely acclaimed interpreter of the romantic repertoire, winner of several international competitions and frequent participant of the most prestigious musical festivals and concert halls all around the world. Till date there have been a number of recordings to his name published by such illustrious names like Warner Music, Hungaroton, Toccata Classics as well as Steinway&Sons Records. His exceptional talent and carreer achievements have been recognized in Hungary with Liszt and Junior Prima awards. Gábor Farkas is also a Steinway Artist, recipient of the Aoyama Music Award. He currently lives in Tokyo with his family, where he teaches as a Professor at the Tokyo College of Music.

FRÉDERIC CHOPIN is one of the great personalities of the romantic era who while looking for ever newer ways of expression, effectively rewrote the rules of piano playing pushing further and further the frontiers for that instrument. His music  is strongly influenced by the rich musical and dance traditions of his native Poland so easily recognized for their unique rhythm. Whereas his nocturns belong to the music of the night, the impromptu pieces to be played during the concert are their daylight counterparts – a true experience in its own right. And finally the ballads represent a world unfolding within the new narrative form brought to life by Chopin. Each and every one of the pieces to be played pose very high demands not in the least of techical nature as well as of subtle creative talent of expression for the performing artist. As a result one can enjoy the exceptional melody, elegant chromatics, unique rhythm, that is so important in the ouvre of Chopin.

The event supported by: the Polish Institute Budapest celebrating its 80th anniversary.

Organiser: Biro Music Management Ltd.

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