Martha Argerich & Dong Hyek Lim
An unmissable chance to hear one of the world’s greatest pianists and her former protégé perform together in masterpieces for piano duet and two pianos.
Continuing an inspiring musical relationship that has lasted for over two decades, Dong Hyek Lim joins his mentor Martha Argerich on stage to perform music for piano duet and two pianos.
Argerich is one of the world’s most renowned pianists, admired everywhere for her free-spirited virtuosity, colourful interpretations and irresistible elan at the piano. She is also a keen champion of younger musicians.
As a child prodigy in South Korea, Lim made his first recording under the championship of Argerich, in a series called Martha Argerich Presents.
Since then, the two have often toured and recorded together to great acclaim around the world.
Their programme tonight promises to be an unforgettable occasion.
Performers
Martha Argerich piano
Dong Hyek Lim piano
Repertoire
Schubert: Fantasia in F minor for piano duet, D.940
Mozart: Sonata in C for piano duet, K.521
Interval
Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances arr. for 2 pianos
Need to know
You can buy an exclusive box package for this event. More details of our Royal Festival Hall exclusive box package.
Find out more about the music with our free programme.
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Reviews
‘The grande dame of the keyboard, Martha Argerich … stars don’t come much bigger in classical music’ The Guardian
‘vividly characterised, with Lim running the gamut between dark turbulence and pastoral tranquility with absolute assurance’ BBC Music Magazine
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
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