After performing back-to-back summers at the Hollywood Bowl, the youngest-ever winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at last makes his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut. For the occasion, he summits the pinnacle of the solo piano repertoire: Bach’s endlessly fascinating and deeply poetic Goldberg Variations. An artistic of profound musicality and jaw-dropping technique, Lim puts his mark on the iconic 32-part, tour-de-force “for a daring conception of the Goldbergs’ dramatic arc” (New York Classical Review).
Paired with Bach’s monumental masterpiece is a new commission, written especially for Lim. Korean composer Hanurij Lee's ...Round and velvety-smooth blend... presents a study of contrasts: stillness and explosiveness, introspection and effusiveness. Moreover, its fluid and organic approach intentionally diverges with the precision and structure of Bach’s world, showcasing the full range of this singular pianist.
This series is generously supported by the Colburn Foundation.