Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined.
Known for performances of imagination, intensity, and individuality, 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion returns to Calgary with Frédéric Chopin’s Études Op. 25. This time, she presents the piece with a poetic and fiery twist—interspersed with works of shimmering reflections and bold clarity from other composers.
6 pm
Pre-Concert Chat
Topic: The importance of connecting with audiences from the perspective of becoming a Complete Artist
Speakers: Carter Johnson, Jon Kimura Parker, and Nicolas Namoradze
7 pm
Concert
After the concert, hop across the street for Bison Noir: Revisions in Real-Time at 9 pm at the historic King Eddy!
Program
FRANZ SCHUBERT / FRANZ LISZT Der Müller und der Bach
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Etudes Op. 25
No. 1 in A-flat Major "Aeolian Harp"
No. 2 in F minor "The Bees"
No. 3 in F Major "The Horseman"
No. 4 in A minor, "Paganini"
HÉLÈNE DE MONTGEROULT Etude No. 26
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Etudes Op.25
No. 5 in E minor "Wrong Note"
No. 6 in G-sharp minor "Thirds"
FRANZ SCHUBERT / FRANZ LISZT Auf dem Wasser zu singen
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Etudes Op. 25
No. 7 in C-sharp minor "Cello"
No. 8 in D-flat Major "Sixths"
No. 9 in G-flat Major "Butterfly"
FRANZ SCHUBERT / FRANZ LISZT Erlkönig
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Etudes Op. 25
No. 10 in B minor "Octave"
No. 11 in A minor "Winter Wind"
No. 12 in C minor "Ocean"
LOUISE FARRENC Etudes (selections)