Christian-Peter Hiemstra Piano Recital

Do not miss this piano recital by one of the leading emerging pianists of his generation!

Christian-Peter is laureate of numerous leading competitions, including the Kronberg International Piano Competition, Neuchâtel International Piano Competition, Rotary Young Musician Competition, and South African National Youth Music Competition. His versatility as an artist is also recognised as holder of the May Edwards Award and the Italian Rospigliosi International Chamber Music Primo Premio Assoluto and Audience Choice Awards for musicians under 35 years.

Admitted to the London Royal College of Music at the age of nine years, he studied under renowned composer and pianist, Prach Boondiskulchok. Now 15, he is furthering his studies under Benedek Horváth at the Hochschule für Musik in Basel (Switzerland), having already worked with many of the leading pianists of our time, including Konstantin Scherbakov, Ronan O’Hora and Steven Kovacevich. He has performed extensively across the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Lithuania, Italy, and South Africa, making his orchestral debut with Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor with the Britten Sinfonia at the age of 12.

Hiemstra’s playing has been praised by musicians and critics alike, lauded for its “wondrous sound” (Kronberger Zeitung), “personality and daring quality” (Alim Beisembayev), and “moving finesse and passion” (Mengyang Pan). Noted for his unique sound and remarkable artistry, Christian-Peter continues to captivate audiences around the world.

PROGRAMME:

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827): Sonata No. 21. Op. 53 “Waldstein”

Robert Schumann (1810 – 856): Fantasiestücke Op. 12

Béla Bartók (1881 – 1945): Suite Op. 14

Franz Liszt (1811 – 1886): Années de Pélerinage, VI. Vallée d’Obermann

TICKETS:

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R120 Adults

R60 Pensioners, students and learners