The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to invite you to the Concert of the renowned Italian pianist Christian Leotta
Saturday 22 August 2026 at 3.30pm
Music Workshop
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Approx. duration: 1,15 h
Spanning more than a century of musical innovation, the programme traces the transformation of the sonata from Scarlatti's elegant miniatures to Beethoven's groundbreaking masterpieces and Schubert's poetic lyricism. Featuring Beethoven's celebrated "Waldstein" Sonata and his final Piano Sonata in C minor, Op. 111, this recital offers a compelling journey through some of the greatest works ever written for the piano.
PROGRAM
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Sonata in Fa minore K 466
Andante moderato
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Sonata per pianoforte in Do maggiore Op. 53 “Waldstein”
Allegro con brio
Introduzione. Adagio molto
Rondo. Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo
Intervallo
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Sonata per pianoforte in Fa diesis minore D 571 “Incompiuta”
Allegro moderato
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Sonata per pianoforte in Do minore Op. 111
Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato
Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile
Biography
Renowned for his interpretations of the Classical and Romantic repertoire, Christian Leotta rose to international prominence at the age of 22 after performing the complete cycle of Beethoven's 32 Piano Sonatas. Since then, he has appeared in more than 50 countries and performed with leading orchestras in many of the world's most prestigious concert halls.