The International Korea Piano Festival was established in 1992, when solo piano recitals were a rare event in the country. Now in its 30 edition, the festival has become a highlight of the international music calendar and is today Asia’s premier piano festival.
IKPF takes the unique approach of presenting recitals by four different pianists over a series of consecutive evenings. Past editions of the festival have featured the virtuosos Martha Argerich, Nelson Freire, Yuja Wang, Stephen Kovacevich, Nikolai Demidenko, Pascal Rogé, Piotr Anderszewski, Stephen Hough, Benjamin Grosvenor, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Lars Vogt and Angela Hewitt, among others.
The festival is organised by Korea Sy Symphony Orchestra. The 2021 edition will be held by online Format this years in 22-28 May and features Philip Yang, Karen Karana Tse, Giants Park and Jeremy Haos.
Jazz Pianist
Jeremy Haos is one of the most young prolific jazz musicians. Apart from being a jazz pianist, he is also a composer and arranger. He was a student at the New School, a private university in Manhattan. His touring and recording career started during his studies. He has played and recorded with numerous acclaimed jazz musicians, such as saxophonist, guitarist Pat Metheny and bassist Charlie Haden. In addition to his jazz playing, also developed an interest in the composers of German Romanticism.
28th May, 2021 9:00pm
•Schubert: Moments Musical in F minor
Schumann: The Wild Horseman.
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