Kirill Gerstein's Liszt

Program Overview

Renowned Russian-American pianist Kirill Gerstein returns to Hong Kong for a captivating Liszt recital. A Gold Medalist of the 2001 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition and the only artist to win both the Gilmore Young Artist Award and the Gilmore Artist Award, Gerstein is celebrated globally for his deep intellectual insight and technical brilliance. His illustrious career includes a Gramophone Award, multiple Grammy nominations, and the 2025 Opus Klassik Award.

This concert marks a significant milestone in the 20th anniversary season of Premiere Performances of Hong Kong, celebrating the enduring artistic partnership between the pianist and the organization. Gerstein will perform Franz Liszt's monumental Piano Sonata in B minor, the very masterpiece that defined his debut with the series back in 2009.

Program

• Franz Liszt: Tre sonetti del Petrarca
• Franz Liszt: Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata
• (Intermission)
• Franz Liszt: Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude
• Franz Liszt: Piano Sonata in B minor

Ticketing

• Tickets: HK$520, HK$320, HK$180
• Concessions: 50% off for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minders, and CSSA recipients (limited quota).
• Group Discount: 10% off for purchases of 10 or more standard-priced tickets.
• Note: Discounts cannot be combined. The concert is for ages 8 and above. Latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of management.