American pianist Jonathan Biss performs two of Schumann’s greatest cycles for solo piano and matches them with 20th century works to which they have deep connections. “While the titles of many of Schumann and Janáček’s individual movements are often strikingly similar,” says Mr Biss, “the real link is in the mercurial nature of their music.” Experience why The New Yorker describes Jonathan Biss as playing with “unerring sophistication”. At Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary 7:30 pm. $10 - $45. 403-299-0140, honens.com.
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