Steinway Prizewinner Concert

Description

The 1st prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025 presents himself in Lucerne: With Nikola Meeuwsen, the first Dutch winner of the renowned Belgian competition can be experienced in a Steinway Prizewinner Concert at the Festival Strings Lucerne. The young pianist, who made the international music world take notice with his extraordinary musicality and technical brilliance, gives his Lucerne debut. For his first appearance in Lucerne, Nikola Meeuwsen has put together a program with some gems of the piano repertoire. Mendelssohn's Variations sérieuses combine masterful form with virtuosic ingenuity. A special highlight is the version of Bach's famous Chaconne arranged for the left hand by Brahms – a fascinating encounter of two musical geniuses. Finally, Schubert's four Impromptus op. 90 sound works full of poetry, depth, and expressiveness. A concert that not only unites central masterpieces of piano literature but also offers the opportunity to experience one of the most promising young pianists at the beginning of an international career. PARTICIPANTS Nikola Meeuwsen, piano 1st Prize Queen Elisabeth 2025 PROGRAM Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Variations Sérieuses op. 54 MWV U 156 Johann Sebastian Bach Chaconne from Partita in D minor BWV 1004, arranged for piano, left hand by Johannes Brahms Franz Schubert Four Impromptus op. 90 D. 899

Highlights

• Nikola Meeuwsen, winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025
• Lucerne debut with works by Mendelssohn, Bach, and Schubert
• Concert at Hotel Schweizerhof

General Information

The Steinway Prizewinner Concert presents the Dutch pianist Nikola Meeuwsen, who makes his Lucerne debut. He plays masterpieces of piano literature, including Mendelssohn's Variations sérieuses and Schubert's Impromptus, showcasing his extraordinary musicality.

Location

Schweizerhofquai 3, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland

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