PhD Research Recital: Luke Zhang, Piano

Luke Zhang presents a PhD Research Recital exploring selected piano works by Aleksander Michałowski (1851–1938). Placing these works alongside compositions by Beethoven, Chopin and Ravel, the programme investigates Michałowski’s musical language, expressive style and relationship to the Romantic piano tradition.

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3 (1802)
I. Allegro
II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
III. Menuetto: Moderato e grazioso
IV. Presto con fuoco

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Piano Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 4 (1827-1828)
I. Allegro maestoso
II. Menuetto
III. Larghetto
IV. Finale: Presto

Interval

Aleksander Michałowski (1851–1938)
Mazurka in F-sharp minor No. 1, Op.5

Mazurka in C-sharp minor No. 2, Op. 6

Mazurka in F minor No. 3, Op. 7

Valse triste, Op. 11

Valse brillante, Op.13

Maurice Ravel (1875-1947)
La Valse

Credits

Luke Zhang, piano
Konstantin Shamray, principal supervisor
Kenji Fujimura, co-superviser

Venue Information

This event takes place in Hanson Dyer Hall, located on the third floor of The Ian Potter Southbank Centre which is accessible via the stairs or lift. Please enter via the main entrance at 43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.

Image: Luke Zhang, 2026. Image by Terry Chen.

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