Louis Lortie plays Chopin

About the Event

Indulge in an evening of pure Chopin with the acclaimed French‐Canadian pianist as he plays the complete Études.

Initially written as study pieces for aspiring pianists — Chopin wrote the first set, Opus 10, as a teenager — these are the first works in this commonplace genre to earn a central position in the concert repertoire. Uniquely demanding, and profoundly lyrical, Chopin's Études combine technical complexity with a comprehensive structure and emotive melody, creating in their wake a new musical style.