Hayato Sumino | Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Overview

More than a pianist, Hayato Sumino is a phenomenon. The Japanese musician has earned tens of millions of views on YouTube for his captivating interpretations of classical masterworks and original compositions. A semi-finalist at the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition, he has reignited interest in the iconic composer. In his highly anticipated Symphony Center debut, Sumino performs works by Chopin, Bach and Ravel, alongside his own evocative pieces, including New Birth and Recollection.

Venue
Symphony Center
Price
$39.00+ (incl. fees)
Length
1 hour 50 minutes

Schedule

Program

Bach

Prelude and Fugue in C Major from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II

Bach

Partita No. 2 in C Minor

Chopin

Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1

Chopin

Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor

Gulda

Prelude and Fugue

Sumino

New Birth (after Chopin)

Sumino

Recollection (after Chopin)

Kapustin

Selections from Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40

Sumino

Nocturne No. 1 (Pre Rain)

Sumino

Nocturne No. 2 (After Dawn)

Sumino

Nocturne No. 3 (Once in a Blue Moon)

Ravel (arr. Sumino)

Boléro

Performers

Hayato Sumino

Piano

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