Schumann’s Piano Concerto
Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto remains one of the most inward and poetic concertos of its era. Rather than pitting soloist against accompaniment for the sake of flashy virtuosity, Schumann weaves the piano into a continuous conversation with the orchestra, full of tenderness, impetuous joy, and shared meaning. Pianist Mao Fujita approaches this expressive terrain with a quiet intensity that offers radiance both dazzling and mellow to his interpretations. Chief Conductor of the Vienna Symphonic Orchestra Petr Popelka leads the orchestra in a second half that features musical storytelling on a more dramatic scale. Liszt’s Les préludes unfolds as a series of sweeping transformations—from pastoral calm to heroic struggle—showcasing the orchestra’s ability to shift color and character. Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin Suite pushes that theatricality to an extreme with jagged rhythms, searing brass, and relentless momentum drawn from a scandalous ballet score.
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When and where is the concert taking place?+
The concert occurs on April 11, 2027, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, located at 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Who is performing in the program?+
The performance features pianist Mao Fujita alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of conductor Petr Popelka.
What is the program for the second half of the concert?+
The second half includes Liszt’s Les préludes and Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin Suite. Lineup on Mood.
