Acclaimed for his poetic touch and remarkable clarity, Seong-Jin Cho returns to Symphony Hall with an imaginative program that balances elegance and drama. From the playful charm of Widmann to the theatrical brilliance of selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, the evening moves between wit and intensity. Mozart’s haunting Fantasia in C minor adds lyrical depth before Prokofiev’s monumental Eighth Piano Sonata ends the night with an uproar. Offering virtuosity, color and storytelling at the keyboard, it’s a vivid showcase for one of today’s most compelling pianists. 

“His passagework gleamingly precise, his sound ranging from staggering softness to luminous Steinway shine. ”

The Guardian

Program Details

German composer, born in 1973

Written in 2016

Average duration: 10 minutes

Folk Dance
Scene
Minuet
Young Juliet
Masks
Montagues and Capulets
Friar Laurence
Mercutio
Dance of the Girls With Lilies
Romeo and Juliet Before Parting

Average duration: 31 minutes

Average duration: 10 minutes

Andante dolce
Andante sognando
Vivace 

Written between 1939 and 1944

Average duration: 29 minutes

Featured Artist

Symphony Hall Information

This performance is generously supported by
The Rabb Family Foundations.

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