Auckland Philharmonia: Beethoven's Piano No.4
Auckland
theatre
Official tickets via Ticketmaster
Child Policy: This performance is not suitable for children under six years old. Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who attends the event with the child.
Performers
- Conductor --- Karl-Heinz Steffens
- Piano --- Sophia Liu
- With musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM)
Program
- Beethoven --- Piano Concerto No.4
- Bartók --- The Wooden Prince (complete ballet)
The brilliant 17-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu makes her Australasian debut with Beethoven's concerto. It begins with the piano ruminating alone but soon broadens out into one of his most genial works.
A fairy enchants a stream so a prince cannot cross it to see his princess; he wins her with a wooden model of himself.
When composing this sumptuous ballet, Bartók was having a passionate love affair, which left more than slight traces in the music.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a classical music concert in Auckland featuring Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 and Bartók's The Wooden Prince, performed by the Auckland Philharmonia with soloist Sophia Liu.
Sophia Liu, a 17-year-old Canadian pianist, makes her Australasian debut performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4.
Check the official Auckland Philharmonia website for current performance dates and times.
The concert takes place at a major Auckland venue, often at Auckland Town Hall; confirm the exact location on the event page.
No, the performance is not suitable for children under six, and children 16 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Karl-Heinz Steffens is the conductor for the Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven Piano No.4 performance.
Yes, musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) join the Auckland Philharmonia for this event.
The program includes Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.4 and the complete ballet The Wooden Prince by Bartók.
Yes, tickets are typically available online through the Auckland Philharmonia's official website.
The concert duration can vary; check the Auckland Philharmonia website for specific performance length information.
