The cycle kicks off with a double feature by the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, under the baton of Gustavo Gimeno. The first concert marks the Quincena debut of pianist Bruce Liu, winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Competition. Liu's stellar reputation as one of the outstanding talents of his generation, endorsed by this prestigious award, has solidified his status as a classical music sensation. As an exclusive artist for Deutsche Grammophon, he has graced the stages with renowned orchestras worldwide, collaborating with Wiener Symphoniker, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and NHK Symphony Orchestra, and esteemed conductors such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Gianandrea Noseda, and Rafael Payare. Born in Paris and raised in Montreal, Liu's artistic brilliance is deeply rooted in his multicultural background.
He will captivate the audience with Camille Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 5 "Egyptian". The second half of the concert will feature Mahler's Fifth Symphony, famously known for its inclusion in Visconti's film Death in Venice.
Performers
Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
Gustavo Gimeno director
Bruce Liu piano
Program
Camille Saint-Saëns
Concierto para piano nº5 “Egipcio” (30´)
Gustav Mahler
Sinfonía nº5 (68´)