Jaeden Izik-Dzurko's Debut
and John Storgårds Conducts Nielsen & Saariaho
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KAIJA SAARIAHO Ciel d’hiver (Winter Sky)
- Carl Nielsen Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, “The Four Temperaments”
- JOHANNES BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83
- In-person event
- Bilingual
- ≈ 2 hours · With intermission
PROGRAM UPDATE (November 14, 2024): British Columbia-born pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, the 2024 winner of the Leeds International Piano Competition and the Concours musical international de Montréal, will make his debut with the NAC Orchestra, performing Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
Update from Hilary Hahn: Violinist Hilary Hahn must regrettably withdraw from all planned concerts through the end of November, including her performances with the NAC Orchestra, as she recovers from a double-pinched nerve. As part of her treatment, her medical team advised her to abstain from strenuous performance and travel for the time being.
For your convenience, original ticket orders for this concert remain valid, and no further action is needed. If you wish to exchange tickets or request a refund, please contact the NAC Box Office. All exchanges or refunds must be requested no later than 24 hours before your scheduled concert date.
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Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko made history after winning the prestigious 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition, which followed his First Prize finish at the 2024 Concours musical international de Montréal. Performing alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Jaeden’s interpretation of Brahms’s spectacular Piano Concerto No. 2 was nothing short of extraordinary. The four-movement concerto, known for its complexity and emotional depth, demands technical mastery and interpretative insight. The young pianist knew how to make his notes echo across the concert hall, whether with intimate piano passages or grand orchestral moments. Prepare for a mesmerizing experience!
The evening begins with a rendition of Ciel d’hiver composed by the late, celebrated Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023), ranked as the greatest living composer at the time in a 2019 BBC Music Magazine poll of composers. Ciel d’hiver, a piece known for its evocative portrayal of winter through a unique mix of strings, woodwinds, and percussion, perfectly showcases Kaija Saariaho’s influential legacy and her role in shattering the glass ceiling for female composers who followed in her footsteps.
Symphony No. 2, "The Four Temperaments" by Danish composer Carl Nielsen, inspired by an unforgettable medieval painting Nielsen once saw in a local pub, offers an insightful musical exploration of human emotions and personalities.
