Donna Fishwick Series Van Cliburn winners (bundle)

Donna Fishwick Series Van Cliburn winners (bundle)

August 10, 2025 to August 10, 2025

Vancouver Piano Sessions presents Donna Fishwick Series: Van Cliburn winners
The Donna Fishwick Great Artist Series brings world-class pianists to the intimate Christ Church Cathedral. Featuring consecutive Van Cliburn Competition winners Alexander Kobrin (2005) and Haochen Zhang (2009), it represents the pinnacle of piano artistry. This rare opportunity to experience back-to-back gold medalists from the 'Olympics of Piano' showcases two distinctive artistic voices that have shaped contemporary piano performance at the highest level.


Alexander Kobrin, piano | Aug 9 7:00 PM
Experience the artistry of Alexander Kobrin, 2005 Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn Competition—the ‘Olympics of Piano.’ After his sold-out Vancouver debut with VPS in 2024, Kobrin returns to captivate audiences at the intimate Christ Church Cathedral. Don’t miss this exceptional evening in the Donna Fishwick Great Artist Series.“He surrendered neither the smoothness nor the dynamic fluidity that the modern piano allows, and he gave his sense of fantasy free rein, and creating an almost confessional spirit ." — The New York Times. Called the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC, pianist Alexander Kobrin has placed himself at the forefront of today's performing musicians. His prize-winning performances have been praised for their brilliant technique, musicality, and emotional engagement with the audience.

Haochen Zhang, piano | Aug 12 7:00 PM
Don’t miss Haochen Zhang, 2009 Gold Medalist of the prestigious Van Cliburn Competition—the ‘Olympics of Piano.’ His poetic interpretations and technical brilliance have earned international acclaim. Experience his artistry in the intimate setting of Christ Church Cathedral as part of the Donna Fishwick Great Artist Series.
In the 15 years since he won Cliburn gold at the age of 19, Haochen Zhang has captivated audiences in the United States, Europe, and Asia with a unique combination of deep musical sensitivity, fearless imagination, and spectacular virtuosity. He’s already appeared with many of the world’s leading festivals and orchestras including the BBC Proms with Long Yu and the China Philharmonic; the Munich Philharmonic with Lorin Maazel in a sold-out tour in Munich and China; the Philadelphia Orchestra with Yannick Nézet-Séguin; the Sydney Symphony and David Robertson in a China tour; and the NDR Hamburg and Thomas Hengelbrock in a tour of Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai.

Program
FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797–1828)Sonata in G Major, D. 894
I. Molto moderato e cantabile
II. Andante
III. Menuetto: Allegro moderato – Trio
IV. Allegretto
- Intermission -
FRANZ LISZT (1811–1886)
Sonata in B Minor, S. 178