The Age
'Kristian Chong is a pianist of impressive talent and sensitivity...'
'...a true chamber musician at work...'
Limelight Magazine
'The soloist, Kristian Chong, was nothing short of brilliant, giving a heartfelt performance of extraordinary beauty and sensitivity with finely controlled expression, tempi and touch.
The Adelaide Advertiser
'This was playing with finesse and strength in the best proportions' -
LATEST REVIEWS and ARTICLES
Review: LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE: Kristian Chong & Sophie Rowell (Musica Viva Tasmania) 31 Oct 2023 NEW
Review: LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE: Caitlin Hulcup, Fiona Sargeant and Kristian Chong 3 Oct 2023 NEW
Review: ADELAIDE ADVERTISER: Li-Wei Qin & Kristian Chong - 9 July 2023
Review: INDAILY: Coriole Music Festival 2023
Meet the performers! Interview for Coriole Music Festival in May 2023
Review: LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE: War and Peace, Canberra Symphony Orchestra - 15 Sept 2022 - Malcolm Williamson's Piano Concerto No.2
Australian pianist, Kristian Chong announced as YAMAHA Artist - 19 April 2022
Review: THE AGE: Great Performers Series lives up to its name - 14 Feb 2022
Composing the Future; Sydney International Piano Competition - panel announced
Review: Classic Melbourne: The Despair of Schubert - 6 October 2021
Review: Classikon: Sophie Rowell + Kristian Chong light up Hamer Hall - 28 Nov 2020
Review: THE AGE: Cracking with Energy, MSO players return live on stage - 7 Nov 2020
Review: THE AGE: Classical music returns to Melbourne's stage with beauty and flair - 24 Oct 2020
Review: Classic Melbourne: Kristian Chong – Mystique, Fantasy and Hope - 24 Oct 2020
Review: Classic Melbourne: Melbourne Digital Concert Hall: Great Piano Quintets – Schumann and Brahms - 7 Nov 2020
UPCOMING CONCERTS
THURS 12 AUGUST 2021
WED 12 JUNE 2024 - 7pm
BEETHOVEN - Sonata for Piano & Violin Op.30/3 in G
STRAUSS - Sonata for Violin & Piano Op.18
Sulki Yu is the brilliant new concertmaster of Orchestra Victoria and was a prize-winner of the 2006 Yehudi Menuhin and 2007 Szigeti-Hubay International Violin Competitions. A very highly respected and astounding violinist, she debuts in Kristian Chong & Friends in two breathtaking works; Beethoven’s delightful and playful Op.30 No.3 Sonata is paired with the extraordinary, luscious and triumphant Strauss Sonata, one of the most glorious violin & piano works of all time! A performance that guarantees a highly charged emotional ride for all.
SUN 16 JUNE 2024 - 2pm
BEETHOVEN - Sonata for Piano & Violin Op.30/3 in G STRAUSS - Sonata for Violin & Piano Op.18
A repeat of Wednesday's concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre, in the Yarra Valley. This concert is presented in association with the Yarra Ranges Council in partnership with the Melbourne Recital Centre.
THE MEMO, HEALESVILLE, AUSTRALIA
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FRI 21 JUNE 2024 - 110pm