An evening of Chopin with Elen Rapoport
Saturday 31 May from 5:30pm to 7pm
Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the timeless music of Frédéric Chopin at Master Music Studio. Acclaimed Russian-born pianist Elen Rapoport, a graduate of the prestigious Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, brings her exceptional artistry to this intimate recital.
"Elen Rapoport is a sensational pianist... a passion and charisma that almost burned up the keyboard. Her extraordinary bravura playing has perfect technical control, clarity and remarkably vivid light and shade to her nuancing..." – Christchurch Star
Programme
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Romance (Larghetto) from Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Nocturne (selection to be announced)
Waltz (selection to be announced)
Mazurka (selection to be announced)
The evening will feature special guest performances from two of Elen's students. Erica Zhu from the Conservatorium Music High School and seven-year-old Kathy Piao will showcase their exceptional musicality alongside their mentor.