Sonata Sonatina Festival Guest Recital – Winston Choi, Piano

Experience an extraordinary evening of classical and contemporary piano music with Winston Choi, an internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist and Professor at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. Known for his bold interpretations and dedication to new music, Choi is a Laureate of the Honens International Piano competition and winner of the Concours International de Piano 20e siècle d’Orléans.

The recital program will begin with the timeless masterworks of Schubert and Beethoven. Following the intermission, Choi will transition into a captivating collection of pieces inspired by water. Featuring works by Amy Beach, Mel Bonis, Szymanowski, Takemitsu, Debussy, Murail, Decaux, and Godowsky, this segment will explore water in all its forms—from stillness and movement to reflection and resonance. This performance offers a remarkable journey through different approaches to sound, color, and texture, all brought to life on the pristine acoustics of the Wentz Concert Hall stage.