Special Edition: Inside the 2025 Bartók World Competition Exploring the Competition’s Most Popular Repertoire
Date & Time: Saturday, February 27, 2027
Doors open at 1:45 PM | Performance begins at 2:00 PM

Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101
Franz Liszt Transcendental Étude No. 10 in F Minor, S. 139 No. 10
Béla Bartók Two Romanian Dances, Op. 8a, BB 56
Béla Bartók Suite, Op. 14, BB 70

In this special lecture-recital, Tadaaki shares insights and observations from the 2025 Bartók World Competition, held in Béla Bartók’s native Hungary. Having attended every stage of the competition in Budapest, he offers a firsthand perspective on one of the most intellectually demanding events on the international piano scene.

Far more than a competition for Bartók specialists, the event challenged participants to demonstrate the full breadth of their musicianship, from Classical structural understanding to Romantic virtuosity and expressive depth. This program features works frequently chosen by the competitors, offering a glimpse into the artistic and technical demands of the competition.

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