Brazilian Pianist Nelson Freire to Return to Sydney After 20 Years Away
The famously modest pianist, who made his solo debut aged five, is universally recognised as one of the world's great musicians and attributes his career in classical music to both fate and his Brazilian heritage.
"Somehow destiny made me a pianist, I didn't have to choose," Freire says. "Of course being Brazilian certainly reflects in my playing; in that I try to be as honest and generous in my music making as possible. This is what I want to come out when I play."
Freire will join fellow Brazilian conductor Marcelo Lehninger and the SSO to perform Schumann's Piano Concerto, a work filled with irresistible beauty and lyricism. For his recital, Freire will perform a glorious program featuring some of his most loved composers including JS Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, each of whom he credits as holding "a unique place in music".
Concert Details:
NELSON FREIRE PLAYS SCHUMANN: RACHMANINOFF'S 2ND SYMPHONY
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Wed 21 Sep, 8pm
Fri 23 Sep, 8pm
Sat 24 Sep, 8pm
BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture
SCHUMANN Piano Concerto
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No.2
Marcelo Lehninger conductor
Nelson Freire piano
NELSON FREIRE IN RECITAL
City Recital Hall
Mon 26 Sep, 7pm
Featuring solo piano music by JS Bach, Beethoven & Chopin
Nelson Freire piano
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