Piano Recital by Alyssa Kok for Christians Against Poverty New Zealand
Event description
Experience Chopin's enchanting melodies as pianist and composer Alyssa Kok debuts in Christchurch, New Zealand. Join us on September 15th at 6:30 pm for 'An Evening with Chopin,' a piano recital featuring the accomplished Alyssa Kok, who has earned over 30 international piano awards and achieved a Master of Arts by the age of 20. Your ticket purchase serves as a direct lifeline, offering assistance and hope to fellow New Zealanders facing challenging times. Through this partnership, you'll make a meaningful impact, as all proceeds will support those in need through Christians Against Poverty. Immerse yourself in Chopin's romantic compositions, while sharing your love for fellow New Zealanders and contributing to a better world.
About the Artist:
Alyssa Kok, an award-winning Singaporean classical pianist and historical keyboardist, graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in piano performance in Salzburg, Austria at the age of 18 with full distinctions and recently, with her Master of Arts (distinction) in Katowice, Poland at the age of 20. A winner of over 30 top prizes in international piano competitions, including a recent first prize at a concerto competition, she has performed in concert extensively in Europe, North America, Israel and Asia and worked with several important orchestras. She is also versatile with early keyboard instruments including the fortepiano, harpsichord and clavichord and is currently learning the organ. As a budding composer, she premiered her first official composition (lasting 15 minutes) in recital in Katowice, Poland. She has initiated charity projects through classical music in Israel, Singapore and New Zealand. She is fluent in English, German, Mandarin and Polish.
More information about the artist at: alyssakok.com
Programme (Works by Fryderyk Chopin):
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor Op. 23
Prelude in E Minor Op. 28 No. 4
Prelude in D Minor Op. 28 No. 24
Barcarolle Op. 60
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A 10 minute presentation of Christians Against Poverty New Zealand (CAP)
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Nocturne in E Major Op. 62 No. 2
Etude in C-sharp Minor Op. 25 No. 7
Prelude in D-flat Major Op. 28 No. 15 ‘Raindrop’
Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante Op. 22