MinJung Baek Piano Recital - Opening Concert of CIPFA 2025

Tue 22 April 2025

Pembroke College

Come join us for an enchanting evening of piano music by the internationally acclaimed pianist MinJung Baek at the Pembroke College. This in-person event promises to be a memorable experience filled with beautiful melodies and captivating performances. Don’t miss out on this special occasion to witness the magic of live music in a stunning setting. Reserve your seat now!

Award-winning pianist MinJung Baek returns to her favourite concert hall to open the 2nd Cambridge International Piano Festival and Academy and to celebrate the new release of her album, Beethoven Sonata vol. 2, and Liszt Sonata with this recital that conveys her versatile styles on the piano. Immerse yourself in the charisma and emotion of her piano performances of traditional repertoires by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and the only piano sonata by virtuoso Liszt.

This time she will also present Nimrod Borenstein’s Piano Etude, Op.93 No.3, which was dedicated to MinJung by the composer, and it was World-premiered in Carnegie Hall, NYC.

**Programme

L.v.Beethoven Sonata No.21 in C, Op.53 “Waldstein”

NIMROD BORENSTEIN Water Etude for Piano, Op. 93, No. 3 (UK Premiere)

S.Rachmaninoff Sonata No.2 in b flat minor, Op.36 (1931)

F.Liszt Sonata in b minor, S.178

Cost: General admission £30, Student £10 (ID check at door)