K R I S T I A N C H O N G
P I A N I S T

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

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Nov

Recital with Alexandre Da Costa - Violin

VITALI - Chaconne

PROKOFIEV excerpts from Romeo et Juliette

KRIESLER Viennese Rhapsodic Fantasy

BRAHMS Sonata for Violin and Piano No.3 Op.108

DE FALLA Danse Espagnole

Darwin Entertainment Centre

Nov

18

Nov

24

Recital with Kees Boersma (Double Bass)

GLIERE - Intermezzo & Tarantella for double bass & piano, Op. 9

GLIERE - Prelude & Scherzo for double bass & piano, Op. 32

FUCHS - Sonata for Double Bass and Piano Op.97

Hanson Dyer Hall, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Nov

24

Recital with Andrés Martín (Double Bass)

MARTIN, Andrés - Sueños
MARTIN, Andrés - Concierto para Contrabajo y Orquesta

Hanson Dyer Hall, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

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.