Events | Concours de Genève

Opening Concert

Kevin Chen, Michiaki Ueno

Friday 6 November 2026
19:30, Salle Franz Liszt

Programme

This year, the Concours de Genève celebrates its 80th edition! To mark this anniversary, an exceptional opening concert brings together two recent First Prize winners
who have already embarked on remarkable international careers: pianist Kevin Chen (1st Prize 2022) and cellist Michiaki Ueno (1st Prize 2021). 

This opening concert is made possible through the generous support of the Fondation Reine Marie José, a longstanding partner of the Concours de Genève.

PROGRAMME

J. S. Bach - Partita for Solo Flute BWV 1013 (arranged for cello by M. Ueno)
M. Mori - Phoenix, for solo cello (2022)

MICHIAKI UENO, CELLO

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A. Scriabin - Prelude in B major, op. 11 No. 11
A. Scriabin - Fantasy, op. 28
A. Scriabin - Vers la flamme, op. 72
F. Liszt - Les Préludes S. 27 (transcription for solo piano by K. Chen)

KEVIN CHEN, PIANO

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F. Bridge : Sonata for Cello and Piano, H. 125

MICHIAKI UENO, CELLO
KEVIN CHEN, PIANO

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Conservatoire de Genève, Salle Franz Liszt
Place de Neuve 5 – 1204 Geneva

In partnership with Ozango Productions, Medici.tv and Mezzo / Direct broadcast on Espace 2
With the generous support of the Fondation Reine Marie José