The Awaited Return of Lang Lang
2026-2027For one unforgettable evening, the phenomenon that is Lang Lang takes on the mantle of an emperor. In Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 5, he unleashes a dazzling, sovereign virtuosity that seems to transcend all weight and constraint. Under Rafael Payare’s visionary direction, this quest for light continues with Emilie Mayer’s Overture no. 2 and reaches its summit in Sibelius’s Symphony no. 2—a cry of emancipation from an oppressed nation. From Napoleonic Europe to Finland under Russian rule, music becomes a space where the spirit refuses to yield. An evening where art reminds us that freedom is, above all, an inner strength.
A surprising and vibrant concert showcasing an unconventional program and dazzling artists.
Artistes
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Rafael Payare, conductor
Lang Lang, piano
Œuvres
Emilie Mayer, Overture no. 2 (10 min)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 5, op. 73 (38 min)
I. Allegro
II. Adagio un poco mosso
III. Rondo (Allegro)
Intermission (20 min)
Jean Sibelius, Symphony no. 2, op. 43 (43 min)
I. Allegretto
II. Andante, ma rubato
III. Vivacissimo
IV. Finale: Allegro moderato
The Awaited Return of Lang Lang
Horaire du concert
mercredi 23 septembre 2026 19H30 - 21H30
Maison symphonique de Montréal
Espace OSM
From 6 p.m.
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