Haochen Zhang, piano

2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist

Once every four years the international classical music world focuses on a special event of high drama and fierce rivalry—the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. This year two gold medalists tied for the top honor: Nobuyuki Tsujii of Japan and Haochen Zhang of China.

The youngest participant in the 2009 Cliburn Competition, Haochen Zhang gave his debut recital at the Shanghai Music Hall at the age of five, performing all of Bach’s two-part inventions, as well as sonatas by Haydn and Mozart. He made his orchestral debut at age six, and moved to the United States at fifteen to attend the Curtis Institute of Music. First-prize winner of the 2007 China International Piano Competition, Mr. Zhang has performed with the China National Symphony Orchestra, Krakow State Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and has concertized throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States. He also excels at ping pong and enjoys writing poetry.

The Artist Series will present Mr. Tsujii in a subsequent season.


Season Tickets: This performance is part of the Artist Series, Classic Artist Series, or Choice Option

Single tickets: $12-$52

Program:
MOZART - Piano Sonata in C major, K. 330
BRAHMS - Klavierstücke, Op.119
CHOPIN - Ballade No.4 in F minor, Op. 52
SCHUMANN - Fantasy in C major, Op.17
STRAVINSKY - Petrushka



PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:
Running Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Preconcert Conversation: Piano Professor David Korevaar, 6:45 p.m., Macky Room 102
Artist Website (IMG Artists)
Van Cliburn Competition Website

AVAILABILITY OVERVIEW: As of 2/8

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