Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki has won acclaim for his extraordinary interpretive maturity, distinctive sound, and poetic sensibility. The New York Times has called him “a pianist who makes every note count”. Lisiecki’s insightful interpretations, refined technique, and natural affinity for art give him a musical voice that belies his age.

The concert halls in Germany opened their doors during difficult times: Jan Lisiecki played a classic-romantic program on June 9th, 2020 in the Philharmony Essen at the Ruhr Piano Festival with sensitivity and strength.

Ludwig van Beethoven
Rondo a capriccio in G major, Op. 129
“Rage Over a Lost Penny”

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Songs Without Words, Op. 67

Frédéric Chopin
Nocturnes, Op. 62
Nocturne No. 1 in B major
Nocturne No. 2 in E major

Frédéric Chopin
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Variations sérieuses, Op. 54

Johann Sebastian Bach
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Aria (Encore)