Tradition and Innovation – Inner Emigration III ID:
Chamber Music
Friday, 15. August 2025
7:30 p.m., Church Saanen
Francesco Piemontesi takes the Swiss flag across the globe. In 2023, the former student of Alfred Brendel wowed audiences with his captivating residency and his finely nuanced performances. This summer, he returns – not only for a trio performance on August 3rd with Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Sol Gabetta but also for a solo recital that delves into two distinct ways composers revolutionised classical forms with complete freedom and flair.
OLIVIER & DESIREE BERGGRUEN
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Francesco Piemontesi, Piano
| Franz Schubert (1797–1828) | |
| “Grazer Fantasy” in C Major, D 605a | 12' |
| Piano Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D 894 | 35' |
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| Franz Liszt (1811–1886) | |
| Piano Sonata in B Minor, S. 178 | 30' |
| 120' (interval included) | |