Get ready for an unforgettable musical evening as rising piano star Hao Rao makes his debut in Singapore with a concert titled “My Motherland & Chopin.” Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the historic Victoria Concert Hall. This highly anticipated event promises to be a mesmerizing experience, celebrating the fusion of Chinese heritage and Western classical music through Hao Rao’s exceptional talent.

Meet Hao Rao: Bridging Cultures Through Music

Hao Rao is more than just a symbol of China’s national pride; he is a beacon for the new generation of pianists, seamlessly blending Chinese heritage with Western classical music. Born in 2004, Hao has already made a significant mark in the music world, earning acclaim for his extraordinary interpretive maturity, distinctive sound, and poetic sensibility. As the youngest finalist of the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in 2021, Hao’s performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 captivated audiences and judges alike, earning him the Honourable Mention Award.

Raised in the mountainside city of Jishou, China, Hao began his piano journey at the tender age of 4. By 8, he was commuting 32 hours weekly to Guangzhou to study under Dr. Vivian Li at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music. Now a college sophomore at the Xinghai Conservatory, Hao continues to impress with his virtuosity and passionate musicality, winning major prizes in China and internationally, including the Krainev Competition in Russia and the Ettlingen Competition in Germany.

Hao Rao has performed across Asia, Europe, and North America, collaborating with prestigious orchestras such as the China NCPA Orchestra and the Warsaw Philharmonic. In the 2023-2024 season, Hao will showcase the complete works of Chopin’s Four Ballades, 27 Etudes, and Liszt’s 12 Transcendental Etudes in over 60 cities worldwide. His debut album, “Chopin Recital,” released in 2022 by NCPA Classics, won “Best Piano Album of the Year” at China’s 18th “Hi-Fi Album Awards.”

Hao Rao’s debut concert in Singapore will feature a carefully curated program that highlights both his technical prowess and emotional depth. The evening will open with Liu Chi’s “My Motherland,” a poignant piece that reflects Hao’s roots and national pride.

 

Programme: 

LIU CHI  刘炽 （1921 – 1998）

《我的祖国》(My Motherland)

F. CHOPIN

Four Mazurkas Op.30 (8’45’’)

  • Mazurka Op.30 No.1 in C minor
  • Mazurka Op.30 No.2 in B minor
  • Mazurka Op.30 No.3 in D♭ major
  • Mazurka Op.30 No.4 in C# minor

Scherzo No.3 in C-sharp Minor, Op.39 (7’45’’)

Ballade No.4 in F Minor, Op.52 (11’45’’)

Andante Spianato Et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op.22 (12’40”)

  • Andante Spianato in G Major
  • Grande Polonaise Brillante in E-flat Major

12 Etudes Op.25 (29’50’’)

  • No.1 in A-flat major (‘Aeolian Harp’)
  • No.2 in F minor (‘The Bees’)
  • No.3 in F major (‘The Horseman’)
  • No.4 in A minor (‘Paganini’)
  • No.5 in E minor (‘Wrong Note’)
  • No.6 in G-sharp minor (‘Double Thirds’)
  • No.7 in C-sharp minor (‘Cello’)
  • No.8 in D-flat major (‘Sixths’)
  • No.9 in G-flat major (‘Butterfly’)
  • No.10 in B minor (‘Octave’)
  • No.11 in A minor (‘Winter Wind’)
  • No.12 in C minor (‘Ocean’)

*Programme subject to change at artist’s discretion

Hao Rao’s debut concert “My Motherland & Chopin” promises to be an evening of breathtaking music and cultural fusion. Join us at the Victoria Concert Hall on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 7:30 PM to witness this extraordinary talent and experience the universal language of music that transcends borders and connects us all.



This event is organised by Kayserburg Music School.

Kayserburg Music School’s vision to serve as a cultural bridge between Singapore and China was prominently highlighted during the event. With a commitment to providing a platform for aspiring musicians to showcase their talent on the global stage, the school aims to nurture and empower the next generation of music virtuosos.

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