[PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTION]
"Beethoven, A Journey into the Sublime... Transcendence (楚越)"
Pianist Lee Jung Eun
Presents the Sixth Recital of the
"Beethoven gave his utmost sincerity to every piece, whether in small compositions or grand masterworks. In particular, I regard the 'Hammerklavier' as a record of transcendence that surpasses human limits. I wish to present Beethoven's transcendent energy as it truly is on this stage."
Pianist Lee Jung Eun announced these thoughts as she prepares to hold the sixth recital of the on September 12th (Sunday) at 8 PM in the Lotte Concert Hall at the Seoul Arts Center.
Beginning with her first series at the Seoul Arts Center's Recital Hall in 2023, pianist Lee Jung Eun continues her journey toward completing all of Beethoven's piano sonatas. For this sixth series, she has added the subtitle "Transcendence (楚越)." By arranging three pieces representing modest wit alongside the late masterwork "Hammerklavier," considered the pinnacle of Beethoven's piano sonatas, she aims to convey the true value of Beethoven's music—works completed beyond human limits even in extreme circumstances. Pianist Lee Jung Eun has also committed to portraying moments of transcendence through her performance.
As pianist Lee Jung Eun approaches her eighth and final series, she shares that the stages she has built over time are gradually forming into a single story. She pledges to do her utmost to convey the messages Beethoven pondered throughout his lifetime in the remaining series.
The sixth series is increasingly anticipated for the completion of pianist Lee Jung Eun's , where purity and grandeur coexist.
[PROGRAM]
Ludwig van Beethoven
"Transcendence (楚越)"
Piano Sonata No.16 in G Major Op.31-1
1. Allegro vivace
2. Adagio grazioso
3. Rondo: Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 19 in g minor Op.49 No.1
1. Andante
2. Rondo: Allegro
Piano Sonata No.20 in G Major Op. 49 No.2
1. Allegro, ma non troppo
2. Tempo di Menuetto
intermission
Piano Sonata No.29 in B-flat Major Op.106 "Hammerklavier"
1. Allegro
2. Scherzo: Assai vivace
3. Adagio sostenuto
4. Largo - Allegro risoluto