Curated by Dr Nicholas Ong, Head of Keyboard
The Winning Keys concert series celebrates outstanding young pianists as they bring to life a dazzling programme of Romantic and modern masterpieces. From the dramatic intensity of Chopin’s Ballade No.1 and Scherzo No.2, to the virtuosic brilliance of Liszt’s Études, and the refined lyricism of Ravel’s Valses nobles et sentimentales, this concert showcases the artistry and technical mastery of NAFA’s rising stars.
Programme Highlights
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No.1 in G minor, Op.23 – Kong Hao Min, Sean
- Franz Liszt: Concert Étude No.3 “Un Sospiro” & Transcendental Étude No.10 “Appassionata” – Brody Glenn-Kirwin
- Frédéric Chopin: Étude in A♭ major, Op.25 No.1 & Scherzo No.2 in B♭ minor, Op.31 – Valnetta Serafina Kwintarya
- Maurice Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales (Nos.1–5)
- Zhang Zhao: Numa Ame – Liu Xiaomiao
Join us for an evening of expressive contrasts, technical brilliance, and musical storytelling through the piano.