Belgian pianist Florian Noack’s program offers a captivating journey through rich landscapes of romantic and early 20th century music, blending intense emotion, vivid storytelling, and virtuosity. The concert is Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Cupertino’s Visual and Performing Arts Center at DeAnza College. A meet-the-artist opportunity follows the concert.
For those unable to attend the live event, the concert is recorded live and made available for unlimited listens for 48 hours.
Single Tickets: $53 to $78. Student Rush at the door: $20. Livestream online: $26.75 per household.
Florian Noack (born 1990) is a Belgian pianist renowned for his virtuosity, innovative programming, and championing of rare romantic and post-romantic repertoire. He began piano studies at age 4 and by 12 joined the Queen Elisabeth Chapel’s program for exceptional young talents. Noack has won numerous prestigious awards, including the ECHO Klassik for Young Artist of the Year, Diapason d’Or of the Year, Octave de la Musique for Artist of the Year, and prizes at the Rachmaninoff, Robert Schumann, and Cologne international piano competitions. More information: https://www.floriannoack.com/
“To all music lovers who complain about always hearing the same works in recital, we should whisper very loudly: Florian Noack.” -Bachtrack
THE PROGRAM:
Brahms, Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79
1. Agitato (B Minor)
2. Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro (G Minor)
Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade, Op. 35 (arr. Florian Noack)
1. The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship
2. The Story of the Kalendar Prince
3. The Young Prince and the Young Princess
4. Festival at Baghdad. The Sea. The Ship Breaks against a Cliff …
Ravel, Gaspard de la nuit
1. Ondine
2. Le gibet
3. Scarbo
Ravel, Five o’Clock Foxtrot (arr. Henri Gil-Marchex)
Gershwin, Selected Songs (arr. Florian Noack)
1. What Causes That
2. How Long Has This Been Going On
3. Slap That Bass