Cello | Michiaki Ueno |
Piano | Colleen Lee (HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011) |
Programme
Bach | Suite No 1 in G for Unaccompanied Cello, BWV1007 |
Schubert | Sonata for Arpeggione & Piano in A minor, D821 |
Liszt | La Lugubre Gondola, S134 |
Chopin | Sonata for Cello & Piano in G minor, Op 65 |
Having emphatically made his mark as one of the brightest new stars to watch on the international stage today by winning the 1st Prize and three special prizes at the Geneva International Music Competition in 2021, Japanese cellist Michiaki Ueno has captivated audiences worldwide with his flawless technique and peerless musicality, and has performed with such legendary artists as Martha Argerich and Mischa Maisky as chamber partners. Alongside his début with Hong Kong Sinfonietta, he will also present a delightful recital programme, opening with Bach’s iconic Suite No 1 in G for Unaccompanied Cello, and building to spellbinding Romantic works by Schubert, Liszt and Chopin, joined by leading Hong Kong pianist Colleen Lee.
Michiaki Ueno (Cello)
“Ueno is one of those rare musicians one would go to hear anywhere, no matter what he plays.”
Bachtrack
- Winner of the Beethoven Ring Award 2024
- 1st Prize & 3 special prizes, Geneva International Music Competition 2021
- 1st Prize, International Johannes Brahms Competition 2014
- 1st Prize & special prizes, Romanian International Music Competition 2010
- 1st Prize, International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians 2009
- Artist-in-Residence, Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
- Chamber partners include Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Akiko Suwanai etc
Colleen Lee (Piano/HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011)
“Magnificent, heavenly touch…filled with poetic and profound emotion.” Il Giornale di Vicenza
- 6th Prize, International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition 2005
- Has performed extensively throughout Asia, Europe and North America in solo recitals and with orchestras such as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Galacia Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, China Philharmonic Orchestra
- A featured artist at several international music festivals including the International Chopin Festival in Duszniki and Gdansk in Poland, Assisi International Piano Festival in Italy, Meissen Pianoforte Festival in Germany, International Keyboard Festival in New York, Bowdoin International Music Festival and Musicus Fest in Espoo, Finland
Featured artists:
Michiaki Ueno
(Cello)
Colleen Lee
(Piano / HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011)