F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S
His performance of Rachmaninoff's 1st concerto was done with such simplicity and depth of tone that highlighted Rachmaninoff's prodigious melodic gift....The deafening applause that erupted as the last bravura chord was struck was testament indeed to the huge pianistic career Chong will most certainly enjoy. ' - The Herald Sun
'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.'
'This was playing with finesse and strength in the best proportions' - The Adelaide Advertiser
Kristian Chong is a pianist of impressive talent and sensitivity... The Age
...a true chamber musician at work...' - The Age
N E W S
January 2019 - From the MSO Blog page: Some thoughts on Rachmaninoff - for my concert of Rachmaninoff's Variations on a Theme of Paganini on Friday March 8 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra . You can also catch it on ABC Classic Wed 13 March at 1pm.
N E X T C O N C E R T S and E V E N T S
20
Mar
ELDER HALL LUNCH HOUR CONCERTS
Daniel Dodds (Violin)
Olli MUSTONEN Sonata for Violin and Piano (2012)
BRAHMS - Sonata for Violin & Piano No.3 Op.108 in D minor
ELDER HALL, UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Mar
22
KRISTIAN CHONG and FRIENDS - Concert 1
Daniel Dodds (Violin)
Olli MUSTONEN Sonata for Violin and Piano (2012)
BRAHMS - Sonata for Violin & Piano No.3 Op.108 in D minor
Apr
26
BEETHOVEN - MOONLIGHT and HAMMERKLAVIER
BEETHOVEN Sonata Op.27 No 2 Quasi una fantasia (Moonlight)
BEETHOVEN Sonata Op.106 in Bb major (Hammerklavier)
Tempo Rubato, Melbourne
January 2018 - Flautist Meg Sterling (principal flute Hong Kong Philharmonic) and Kristian have recorded a CD of works including Sonatas for Flute and Piano by Carl Vine, Poulenc and Gaubert, and works by Miriam Hyde with Grammy nominated producer Phillip Rowlands.
YARRA RANGES - CLASSICAL TRACKS
Daniel Dodds (Violin)
Olli MUSTONEN Sonata for Violin and Piano (2012)
BRAHMS - Sonata for Violin & Piano No.3 Op.108 in D minor
THE MEMO, Healesville, Victoria, Australia