Praised by The Washington Post for combining “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression,” pianist George Li possesses an effortless grace, brilliant virtuosity and poised authority far beyond his years. A silver medalist at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Li has garnered international attention with performances on the world’s most prestigious stages, including at the White House for President Obama.

“Breathtaking virtuosity and natural grace” — Le Télégramme

PROGRAM 

HAYDN: Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI:49, Op. 69

SCHUBERT: Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, Op. 90, D. 899

SCHUBERT: Fantasie in C Major, Op. 15, D. 760 “Wanderer Fantasy”

RAVEL: Three pieces from Miroirs

SCHUMANN: Carnaval Op. 9

President's Piano Series generously underwritten by Eric and Margaret Rothchild