The young artist who's established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation was live in the Classic 107 studio ahead of his performance with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. Missed it? Watch it here!

Since his debut at age 16 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Esa-Pekka Salonen, Andrew von Oeyen has been exciting the crtics with his energetic performances.

“Can do absolutely anything he likes with a keyboard”
 — Chicago Tribune

This is von Oeyen’s first time performing in Winnipeg, though his reputation surely precedes him. His star is rising fast, for he is an artist of a special breed: a dashing, magnetic performer and a consummate technician who woos general audiences and the exacting critics of the classical music world equally.

 

 

The LA Times writes that von Oeyen boasts “indisputable gifts [and] an extravagantly thorough and effortless technique.” The Chicago Tribune goes even further: “Brilliant technique can be taken for granted among today’s concert pianists. But von Oeyen’s playing … leaves you convinced that he can do absolutely anything he likes with a keyboard.”

 

 

Tuesday night's concert wih the MCO will see von Oeyen exploring somewhat iconoclastic territory. He’ll perform Shostakovich’s playful Piano Concerto No. 1. Rich with humour and folk elements, it stands in contrast to the more pensive Shostakovich work performed by the MCO in October.

Also on the programme will be Christos Hatzis' Zeitgeist (Spirit of the Age) and Mozart’s 29th symphony.

The concert is Tuesday night (Nov 08) at 7:30 pm on in Westminster United Church, (745 Westminster at Maryland).

Tickets are $34 for adults, $32 for seniors and $10 for students, at McNally Robinson, the West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice at Sherbrook), Organic Planet (877 Westminster Ave) or MCO’s Ticketline 204-783-7377.