Pianist James Zijian Wei makes his highly anticipated Newport debut following a sweeping first-prize win at the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition. A standout among China’s rising generation of pianists, Wei has earned international acclaim on major stages and has been recognized with top prizes at the Lang Lang Cup, the China Grand Canal Festival, and the Beijing International Chopin Competition. For his recital, Wei presents a program of Barber, Ravel, Liszt, and more showcasing the magnetic energy of a major artist on the rise.
Program
Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 5 in F Sharp Major, Op. 53
Barber Excursions Op. 20
Lu Wencheng Autumn Moon on a Calm Lake
-Intermission-
Ravel La Valse
Liszt Fantasie über Themenaus Mozarts Figaro und Don Giovanni, S. 697
*Program subject to change
Complimentary wine, generously provided by Gold’s Wine and Spirits, will be served during intermission.
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