St John’s International Piano Series: Ryan Wang
About St John’s International Piano Series: Ryan Wang
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Twelve Variations on ‘Ah vous dirai-je, Maman’ K.265
Franz Schubert 4 Impromptus D.899, op.90
Interval
Fryderyk Chopin Nocturne op.27, no.1
Fryderyk Chopin Piano Sonata no.3, op.58
Canadian pianist Ryan Wang had already won a string of scholarships and awards when he became BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2024. Now, he juggles studies on the dual degree programme at Harvard-New England Conservatory with an international concert career.
Ryan starts his programme with Mozart’s delightful set of variations on the French folk song ‘Ah vous dirai-je, Maman’ (a melody also used for Twinkle Twinkle Little Star).
Next come the set of Impromptus that Schubert wrote around a year before his early death. Four distinct pieces that can range from despair to joy in the space of a few bars.
Two works by Chopin follow the interval, first a nocturne and then Piano Sonata no.3. This is the last of Chopin’s mature sonatas and shows his complete mastery of the genre. Watch out for the brilliantly virtuosic 4th movement!
Access to St John’s College Auditorium
Concert-goers are asked to enter St John’s College via the back gate at 8 Parks Road, OX1 3PD (shortly before the traffic lights with South Parks Road). This accessible entrance provides quick and direct access to the Auditorium. The gate will be open from 7.00 pm on concert evenings. Please note, concert-goers will not be permitted access via the St John’s Main Lodge on St Giles.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £20.00
All orders will be subject to a per transaction booking fee of £1.50
Dates & times:
Wednesday 25 November at 7.30pm
Doors open at 7.00pm
Running time:
2 hours, including an interval
Good to know:
Buying a season ticket (top three price bands only). Buy a ticket for every concert in the series, within the same transaction, to benefit from a 20% discount. This allows you to choose the seats you prefer for each concert.
