Chinese pianist Chen Sa will present Claude Debussy’s “Children's Corner,” “Estampes” and some of the “12 Etudes pour le piano” at Shenzhen Concert Hall on Aug. 18. Chen won first prize in the 1994 China International Piano Competition, fourth place in the 2000 International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition, a prize in the Leeds International Piano Competition and was third in the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. She has established herself as one of the most charismatic pianists of her generation. As an enthusiastic chamber musician, Chen frequently collaborates with many great musicians. She appeared with Gidon Kremer and Natalie Gutman on many tours and music festivals including the prestigious Schleswig Holstein Festival, the Rurl Piano Festival in Germany, the Lockenhaus Music Festival in Austria and the Aix-en-Provence Festival in France. Chen is a Steinway Artist. She has been nominated for the esteemed Tokyo series “The 100 Greatest Pianists” and as the cover artist of the launching issue of Gramophone magazine Chinese edition. In 2010, the Polish Government honored the Chopin Art Passport to her, appreciating her unique interpretations and achievements in Chopin’s music. Time: 8 p.m., Aug. 18 Tickets: 100-480 yuan Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, intersection of Hongli Road and Yitian Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路和益田路交汇处深圳音乐厅) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D (SD News) |