HAOCHEN ZHANG / Donna Fishwick Series

HAOCHEN ZHANG / Donna Fishwick Series

August 13, 2025 to August 13, 2025

Vancouver Piano Sessions presents Donna Fishwick Series: Van Cliburn winners
Haochen Zhang, piano

Program
ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810–1856)
Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17 I. Allegro Fantastico e Con Passione II. Moderato, Ma Energico III. Andante Sostenuto e Sempre Mezza Voce 
- intermission -

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770–1827)
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109 I. Vivace, ma non troppo – Adagio espressivo II. Prestissimo III. Tema (Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo) – Variazioni I–VI 
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111 I. Maestoso – Allegro con brio ed appassionato II. Arietta: Adagio molto semplice e cantabile


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.

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.

The event has general seating. Tier 1-4 seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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