Programme of the recital
Jean-Paul Gasparian will perform a programme focused on Romantic piano music, featuring works by Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt. The concert includes Chopin’s Mazurkas Op. 59, Ballade No. 3 Op. 47, Waltzes Op. 64, and Polonaises Op. 26 No. 1 and Op. 53. The recital concludes with Liszt’s paraphrase on excerpts from Verdi’s operas Aida, Il trovatore, Rigoletto, and Don Carlos, a piece demanding both virtuosity and expressiveness.
Who is Jean-Paul Gasparian
French pianist Jean-Paul Gasparian, trained at the Paris Conservatory and winner of international competitions such as the Concours International de Piano d’Épinal, is the soloist for this concert. With a well-established career in Europe, he has performed in venues like the Philharmonie de Paris, the Konzerthaus Berlin, and Madrid’s Auditorio Nacional. His style is renowned for its technical precision and interpretative depth, particularly in the Romantic repertoire.
Schedule and duration
The recital will begin at 19:15 in Sala Rodrigo at Palau de la Música. While the exact duration is not specified, programmes featuring works by Chopin and Liszt typically last between 80 and 100 minutes without an interval.
Tickets
Tickets are already available on the Palau de la Música website. For more details on access, check the venue’s page.
