Franz Schubert – Franz Liszt: Der Müller und der Bach (The Miller and the Brook)
Franz Schubert – Franz Liszt: Die Stadt (The City)
Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita in A minor, BWV 827
Fryderyk Chopin: 12 Preludes, Op. 28
Fryderyk Chopin: Scherzo in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Béla Bartók: Three Folk Songs from Csík County
Now in its seventh edition, the MiraTone Festival and Academy – founded by violinist Miranda Liu – has become one of Central Europe’s most vibrant classical music events. Each year, it brings together internationally acclaimed artists and passionate young musicians in the heart of Budapest.
On the final day of this year’s MiraTone Festival, we welcome one of Hungary’s most respected and beloved pianists: Adrienne Hauser. Her solo recital invites us on a deeply personal musical journey that spans lyrical intimacy, dramatic passion, and folkloric colors — through the works of Schubert-Liszt, Bach, Chopin, and Bartók.
The concert opens with two songs by Franz Schubert, transcribed for solo piano by Franz Liszt. These poetic miniatures capture the soul of Schubert’s melodies while allowing Liszt’s pianistic imagination to shine. Even without words, the music speaks vividly of longing, memory, and reflection.
Next comes Bach’s Partita in A minor — a suite of six elegant dance movements. With clarity, grace, and emotional depth, Hauser brings out the timeless beauty and quiet strength of this Baroque masterpiece. The heart of the recital belongs to Fryderyk Chopin. His 12 Preludes, Op. 28 are like pages from a musical diary — brief, expressive, each a complete universe of feeling. The Scherzo in B-flat minor, with its dramatic contrasts and sweeping gestures, offers a powerful counterpoint: bold, romantic, and intensely moving. To close, Hauser performs Béla Bartók’s Three Folk Songs from Csík County. These short but evocative pieces transform authentic Hungarian folk melodies into refined piano works full of character and color — a perfect ending to a recital that bridges tradition and artistry.
This concert is more than a performance — it is a musical conversation, a journey of the soul, and a quiet celebration of the piano’s expressive power.
By selecting tickets for at least three concerts from the festival program, you are eligible for a 30% discount!
Sponsors and Partners:
National Cultural Fund of Hungary, Wacław Felczak Foundation, Romanian Cultural Institute Klasszik Rádió, V4 Music Foundation
