The phenomenal Canadian pianist Louis Lortie returns to Music Toronto for his first appearance in decades with a fascinating program featuring the piano ballade. Popularized in the 19th century, the piano ballade is a single movement work that most often incorporates a dramatic narrative arch. The form is remarkably flexible so while there is a single genre on offer, the emotional depth and variety of the compositions and of Mr. Lortie’s performance will astound you.

Mr. Lortie enjoys a remarkable international reputation, as a recitalist and soloist with orchestras across the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to welcome him back to the intimacy of the Jane Mallett Theatre for the first time in a generation or more!

Single tickets: $55 - $60
Arts Workers: $20 – please purchase at the door or call the TOLive box office at 416-366-7723 and select options 1-1 to speak with a box office specialist.
Students and minors: Free with request
Adults (up to 2) accompanying minors (free): Half price
To request student tickets or for more information, please email tickets@music-toronto.com.
Please note, these concerts may not be suitable for children under 7.

Program

FAURE - Ballade in F sharp major, op.19
DEBUSSY - Ballade
BRAHMS - Ballades op.10 (complete)
Interval
LISZT - Ballade d’Ukraine (Dumka) from Glanes de Woronince, S.249
LISZT - Ballade no.2 S.171 B minor
LISZT - Ballade no.1 S.170