Vancouver Recital Society Visiting Artist Series: Paul Lewis, piano

Hailed as one of the foremost interpreters of Beethoven and Schubert, internationally celebrated pianist Paul Lewis captivates audiences worldwide with his profound artistry and award-winning performances alongside the world’s leading orchestras.

His numerous awards have included the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Instrumentalist of the Year, two Edison awards, three Gramophone awards, the Diapason d'or de l'année, the Preis Der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, the Premio Internazionale Accademia Musicale Chigiana, and the South Bank Show Classical Music award. He holds honorary degrees from Liverpool, Edge Hill, and Southampton Universities and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

We are thrilled to be the debut venue for his Mozart+1 programme touring North America and Europe. This impressive program includes Poulenc's 15 Improvisations, Debussy's L'isle joyeuse,  and two Mozart sonatas: C Major K. 330 and C Minor K. 456. 

Location: von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University

Registration:  Registration required | Free admission

This concert is part of a two-day residency at Western's Don Wright Faculty of Music, including a masterclass at a new date and time with Western Music students (for which registration is not required). For more details on this residency visit the Masterclasses and Residencies webpage.

This concert is part of the Vancouver Recital Society Visiting Artist Series, made possible with a generous gift from alumna Elaine Adair.

The Don Wright Faculty of music is proud to welcome guest artists, host distinguished artists in residence, those visiting for residencies and public masterclasses, as well as those who perform each week during our signature "Fridays @ 12:30" concert series.

• End times are approximate. This event will not include an intermission.
• Registration is required for this event. 
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