Nagino Maruyama and Ruishi Zheng to Perform at Fazioli Concert Hall on June 20th

Nagino Maruyama, the participant of Classic Piano, and Ruishi Zheng will share the stage at Fazioli Concert Hall on June 20th for an unforgettable evening of classical piano music. The concert will feature a diverse program, showcasing the virtuosity and emotional depth of both artists.

The Fazioli Concert Hall is set to host a truly exceptional concert on June 20th, featuring two remarkable pianists—Nagino Maruyama and Ruishi Zheng. This highly anticipated recital promises to be an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance, with an intriguing repertoire that spans classical masterpieces and modern virtuosity. Both artists are internationally acclaimed for their technical prowess and emotional depth, making this collaboration a must-see event for music lovers.

Ruishi Zheng, born in Beijing in 2000, has been captivating audiences since she made her recital debut at the tender age of 11. Over the years, she has built a stellar reputation as a soloist and chamber musician, performing across the globe in venues throughout China, Germany, Italy, Austria, Spain, France, and the USA. Recognized for her interpretative depth, tonal refinement, and technical brilliance, Zheng has won several prestigious awards, including the Palmo d’Oro in Finale Ligure, first prizes at the Villafranca Competition and the Hong Kong Asia-Pacific Competition, as well as the Kultur Kontakt Prize from the Piano Academy Eppan.

Her program includes Scarlatti’s Sonatas in B minor, K. 27 and G major, K. 455, showcasing the composer’s intricate yet playful baroque style. She will also perform Bach’s Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004, transcribed by Ferruccio Busoni, a monumental work that requires both technical mastery and emotional depth. To close her performance, Zheng will present Variations, Op. 41 by Nikolaj Kapustin, whose compositions blend classical forms with jazz influences in a way that pushes the boundaries of the traditional piano repertoire.

Nagino Maruyama, born in Japan in 1999, has been wowing audiences worldwide since the age of six. Her career has taken her to some of the most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, Konzerthaus in Vienna, and Salle Gaveau in Paris. Maruyama’s musical maturity is impressive, with a repertoire that spans from the intricacies of Bach to the lyrical passion of Chopin and the virtuosic fireworks of Liszt.

At just 16 years old, Maruyama was admitted to the Paris Conservatory, where she earned her master’s degree in 2021. Not only was she the youngest participant at the 2015 Chopin Competition in Warsaw, but she has also triumphed in numerous international competitions, including the Classic Piano 2024, the Finale Ligure Competition, the Donzdorf Prize, the Osaka International Music Competition, and many others.

For this concert, Maruyama will perform a program that includes masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Fryderyk Chopin, and Franz Liszt—works that highlight both her poetic sensitivity and technical brilliance. She will begin with Bach’s Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903, a piece known for its intense chromaticism and profound expression. Following that, she will perform Chopin’s Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 and Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 "Eroica", two works that capture the Romantic composer’s ability to convey both grandeur and introspection. Maruyama will conclude her performance with Liszt’s La Campanella from Études d’exécution transcendante d’après Paganini, a dazzling piece that showcases her technical brilliance and virtuosic flair.

While each pianist will take the stage individually, this concert will be a celebration of their shared dedication to the art of piano performance. Their interpretations, filled with both technical brilliance and emotional expression, will certainly leave a lasting impression on all who attend. Both Maruyama and Zheng have achieved remarkable success at a young age and have already established themselves as two of the most exciting pianists of their generation. This performance at the prestigious Fazioli Concert Hall provides a unique opportunity to witness the future of classical piano in one unforgettable evening.

Whether you're a lifelong classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of piano, this concert promises to be an evening of extraordinary music that will resonate long after the final note. Join at Fazioli Concert Hall on June 20th for an evening of music that will inspire and enchant: https://www.2tickets.it/SelectTitolo.aspx?idt=1974240&prv=tes&set=t&car=&ide=1507