The event will take place on Friday, February 21 at the SWM Regional Conservatorium at 241-245 Cressy St, Deniliquin. Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
The upcoming classical piano concert promises to be a mesmerising evening of music, featuring a thoughtfully curated program that showcases the technical mastery and emotional depth of the piano repertoire.
At the heart of the concert is Beethoven's iconic Piano Sonata Op. 27, commonly known as the 'Moonlight' Sonata, with its dreamy, introspective first movement and dramatic, virtuosic finale.
This beloved masterpiece will be paired with works by other piano giants: Debussy's delicate, impressionistic Preludes, which evoke the soft, shimmering textures of light and water, and Liszt's technically dazzling La Campanella, with its breathtaking arpeggios and poetic, bell-like melodies.
As the pianist navigates the contrasting moods and styles of these three composers, the audience will be treated to a rich and varied sonic landscape, spanning the Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist eras.
With its unique blend of elegance, passion and technical brilliance, this concert is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who attend, and provide a profound appreciation for the timeless beauty and expressive power of classical music.
An accomplished concert pianist, Tristan Lee holds a BMus, MMus and PhD from the University of Melbourne.
He is a Melbourne-born concert pianist, pedagogue and academic, whose performances, recordings and lectures have received critical acclaim throughout Australia and abroad.
During his studies, Mr Lee was a prize winner at numerous national and international piano competitions including the Australian National Piano Award, Australian Youth Piano Recital (1st Prize and Gold Medal), and ‘Prix Scarbo’ Manchester, and he was the recipient of many other prestigious awards and scholarships, including the Ian Potter Trust (2009).
In 2015, Tristan Lee returned to Australia and the University of Melbourne to undertake a PhD researching Liszt and Beethoven.
Mr Lee has been Casual Lecturer in Piano at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne since 2017. Following the completion of his PhD in 2019, he has resided in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick, performing regularly for Melbourne audiences and teaching a small cohort of dedicated and talented piano students.
Tristan Lee has appeared on Australian radio and television. His album, ‘Liszt’s Italian Pilgrimage’ was released on Move Records in 2019. He recorded a CD of Brahms piano music in London in 2014, and has a forthcoming release of Beethoven Piano Sonatas.
Bookings are essential with early bird tickets available for $15, which closes Wednesday, February 12 or a full price ticket of $20, while it is free for live music subscribers and u18s or students. Meet the artist 5pm-5.30pm is $5 or free for live music subscribers and u18s or students.
Tickets are available online via humanitix at https://events.humanitix.com/classical-piano-concert-featuring-tristan-lee, by phone at 03 5881 4736, by email at concerts@swmusic.org.au or in-person at the South West Music Regional Conservatorium at 241-245 Cressy St, Deniliquin.
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