Classical MITSUKO UCHIDA Purity, verve and a powerful delicacy infuse Mitsuko Uchida’s extraordinary artistry on the piano. She brings a deep insight into the music she plays through her own search for truth and beauty. Her remarkable talent has garnered countless awards by defying convention, challenging us to hear familiar compositions in an entirely different way. Her singular focus is on the music itself, to the exclusion of everything else. Her genius? The ability to master the keys in a way that stirs our very souls. Unapologetically devoted to her four saints – Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert – as well as to the composers of the Second Viennese School (Berg, Schoenberg and Webern), she is resolute in her belief that the music of these composers has an unparalleled depth and a nuance that reward curious minds. PHOTO EAMONN MCCABE / POPPERFOTO / GETTY IMAGES Such is the pinnacle that she has reached professionally that she can pick and choose where and for whom she performs. In a very special concert, Uchida will perform solo on the piano exclusively for CenturionLiving and will give a personal introduction to each piece. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the greatest artists of our time speak and perform. 23
