SZS MASTER SERIES II

BLACK AND WHITE:

PIANO RECITAL BY DÉNES VÁRJONN

2025.03.16（SUN）19 : 30

Jinji Lake Concert Hall SCAC

Piano                             Dénes Várjonn

BRAHMS                        7 Fantasies, Op. 116

BARTÓK                         Dance Suite, Sz. 77

LISZT                              Vallée d’ Obermann from Années de pèlerinage

CHOPIN                         Fantaisie - Impromptu No. 4 in C - sharp Minor, Op. 66

                                      Nocturne in D - flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2

                                      Études in A - flat Major, Op. 25, No. 1

                                      Études in F Minor, Op. 25, No. 2

                                      Mazurka for Piano in B - flat Minor, Op. 24, No. 4

                                      Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 49

The renowned Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon will showcase the charm of Eastern European pieces from different perspectives. If you’ ve never experienced paradoxical love, understanding Brahms might be difficult. It is believed that his 7 Fantasies, composed of seven pieces, is the result of unspoken feelings. Clara Schumann stated that the pieces in this work contradict each other, but the four dreamlike Intermezzi and three passionate Caprices complement each other and form a complete piece. Bartok commissioned the Dance Suite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the annexation of Budapest, Hungary’ s capital. He specializes in integrating folk music’ s fundamental elements with European composing techniques. The first five pieces of the Dance Suite consist of diverse national tunes arranged into five dances, while the final piece combines all the preceding themes and is definitely worth listening to. Senakul, a writer, created Obermann, which revolves around questions like “Who am I ? ” and “What am I pursuing ? ” Liszt based Vallée d’Obermann from Années de pèlerinage on this theme. The entire piece diverges from the norm; it lacks the usual gorgeous timbre, and reflection is the dominant tone. If you like Liszt, you’ ll appreciate Chopin’ s music for its subtlety. This selection of six of Chopin’ s most well - known pieces will ensure you have the best possible experience.

NOTICE TO AUDIENCE

1. DURATION Approximately 103 minutes with a 15 - min intermission.

2. SUGGESTED AGE 8 and above.

3. Minimum Height For Children : 1.3m (Jinji Lake Concert Hall). Except For Performances Specially Arranged For Children.