Japan Recital Tour: Seong-Jin Cho Embarks on an Exploration of Ravel and Liszt

Seong-Jin Cho takes centre stage in Japan for a highly anticipated tour. Renowned for his virtuosity and expressive depth, Cho presents two distinct programmes, each a masterful journey through the works of Maurice Ravel and Franz Liszt.

Cho’s artistry shines in the first programme, navigating the evocative melodies of Ravel’s Sonatine in F-sharp minor, the grandeur of Valses nobles et sentimentales, and the evocative Gaspard de la Nuit. This programme also features a powerful exploration of Liszt’s Années de pèlerinage.

Programme two delves deeper into Ravel’s repertoire, showcasing the playful Sérénade grotesque, the elegant Menuet Antique, and the introspective Miroirs. The tour concludes with a triumphant return to Gaspard de la Nuit, the whimsical Valses nobles et sentimentales, and the profound Le Tombeau de Couperin.

Tour Dates

June 5 – Acros Fukuoka, Symphony Hall
June 6 – Kurayoshi Mirai Chusin
June 8 – Aichi Prefectural Art Theatre Nagoyashi
June 9 – Osaka Symphony Hall
June 11 – Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall
June 12 – Suntory Hall, Tokyo

Photo: Christoph Köstlin / DG