WASHINGTON — Looking for something to do Valentine’s Day weekend?
Join pianist Brian Ganz on Feb. 10 as he continues his journey through the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with “Chopin’s Hidden Gems & All Time Favorites” at Strathmore.
Ganz, who was born in Columbia, Maryland and lives in Northern Virginia, makes his eighth entry in the series, which offers Chopin’s most popular works alongside his least known pieces.
Among the virtually unknown works are two Bourrées, Tarantella, Op. 43, Fugue in A minor, the Souvenir de Paganini, and the unfinished Canon, alongside such favorites as the Fantaisie-Impromptu, “Minute” Waltz, “Military” Polonaise and “Heroic” Polonaise in A-flat major.
Audiences will discover little-known gems by the great composer as they rediscover some of his most beloved works. Ganz began his “Extreme Chopin” quest in Jan. 2011 at a sold-out recital in partnership with the National Philharmonic at The Music Center at Strathmore.
“As far as I know, Brian is the first musician to attempt to perform all of Chopin’s works,” National Philharmonic music director Piotr Gajewski said.
The performance is Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. in Strathmore’s Concert Hall.
Ticket prices are $28-$88 and are free for young people age 7-17.
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