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Chopin: Breaking the Rules

Pianist Brian Ganz
February 26, 2022 – The Music Center at Strathmore


*All works by Frédéric Chopin.

Mazurka in B-Flat Major, Op. Posth.
4 Mazurkas, Op. 30 

  • No. 1 in C Minor
  • No. 2 in B Minor
  • No. 3 in D-Flat Major
  • No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor

Contredanse in G-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 
Waltz in D-Flat Major Op. 70, No. 3
Waltz in E Minor, Op. Posth.
Waltz in F Minor Op. 70, No. 2
Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1 ("Minute")

Polonaise in D Minor, Op. 71, No. 1 
Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 ("Heroic")

INTERMISSION 

Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. ("Lento con Gran' Espressione")
2 Nocturnes, Op. 32 

  • No. 1 in B Major
  • No. 2 in A-Flat Major

Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17, No. 4 (1833)
Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 
Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31 


This performance is made possible with generous support from Joan Fidler, guest artist sponsor, and Celia and Richard Larkin, in appreciation of Brian's devotion to the music of Chopin and his friendship with the Polish American Arts Association. NatPhil is grateful for the continued support from the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in making this concert possible.

Meet Brian Ganz
2021-2022 Philanthropic Support
National Philharmonic Board of Directors
National Philharmonic Artistic Leadership
National Philharmonic Administration
Image for Chopin: Breaking the Rules
Chopin: Breaking the Rules

Pianist Brian Ganz
February 26, 2022 – The Music Center at Strathmore


*All works by Frédéric Chopin.

Mazurka in B-Flat Major, Op. Posth.
4 Mazurkas, Op. 30 

  • No. 1 in C Minor
  • No. 2 in B Minor
  • No. 3 in D-Flat Major
  • No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor

Contredanse in G-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 
Waltz in D-Flat Major Op. 70, No. 3
Waltz in E Minor, Op. Posth.
Waltz in F Minor Op. 70, No. 2
Waltz in D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1 ("Minute")

Polonaise in D Minor, Op. 71, No. 1 
Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 ("Heroic")

INTERMISSION 

Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. ("Lento con Gran' Espressione")
2 Nocturnes, Op. 32 

  • No. 1 in B Major
  • No. 2 in A-Flat Major

Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17, No. 4 (1833)
Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 
Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31 


This performance is made possible with generous support from Joan Fidler, guest artist sponsor, and Celia and Richard Larkin, in appreciation of Brian's devotion to the music of Chopin and his friendship with the Polish American Arts Association. NatPhil is grateful for the continued support from the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in making this concert possible.

Meet Brian Ganz
2021-2022 Philanthropic Support
National Philharmonic Board of Directors
National Philharmonic Artistic Leadership
National Philharmonic Administration