Singapore, 6 June 2023 – At 10 years old, Singaporean piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee made history as the youngest pianist ever to perform both Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 and Chopin Piano Concerto No.2 at a public concert. His concert Mikkel Stars Chopin was held at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 6 June 2023. He was accompanied by The Asian Symphony Orchestra, and exhibited virtuosity and emotional maturity beyond his years, enthralling the audience with the brilliance of his musicality. The concert for the evening was conducted by Dr Robert Casteels.
Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21 is a masterpiece that showcases Chopin’s unparalleled melodic gifts, and the brilliant technique of the soloist with dazzling passages. We were particularly struck with the exquisite expressiveness displayed in the Larghetto, evoking images of longing and devotion. Mikkel Myer Lee’s performance of this concerto was a thrilling experience, as he expertly navigated the complex harmonic landscape and brought Chopin’s music to life.
“Mikkel Stars Chopin” marked a momentous milestone for Mikkel as he pulled off performing two highly complex pieces that are uncommon for his age – indeed a marvelous and remarkable musical feat.
Following his performance of Piano Concerto No. 2, Mikkel took on Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11. This concerto is a beautiful work of music that was composed in 1830, and it is widely regarded as one of Chopin’s greatest achievements. Mikkel’s performance left the audience spellbound, as he brought his own unique interpretation to every movement of this masterpiece of Romantic era Music.
Mikkel Stars Chopin marked a momentous milestone for Mikkel as he pulled off performing two highly complex pieces that are uncommon for his age – indeed a marvelous and remarkable musical feat.
“We were awestruck by Mikkel’s rendition of Chopin’s Concerto No.2 Op.21 that he performed at the Victoria Concert Hall last year as this concerto from the Romantic era demands expertise and emotional maturity typical of older and more accomplished pianists” said Director of Business Development at Bechstein Music World, Koh Lee Ching. “With our support, we hope that Mikkel will be able to develop his phenomenal talent and achieve greater success in the years to come.”
Mikkel Myer Lee is a Singaporean piano prodigy who has been making waves in the classical music scene with his incredible talent and passion for music. He is also the youngest artiste to be sponsored by Bechstein Music World in the 21st century.
A pianist of incredible talent and skill — Born to parents who are not trained musically, Mikkel shocked his parents with his rare gift for music at the young age of six when he started playing piano pieces he heard over the internet. Endowed with perfect-pitch, Mikkel went on to clinch Gold in various international piano competitions. He represented Singapore and performed at Mozarteum in Salzburg (Austria) and Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam (Netherlands). In 2022, Mikkel performed at two sold-out concerts at the Esplanade and the Victoria Concert Hall respectively.
After this leg of MIkkel’s journey, we are certainly looking forward to seeing where his immense talent takes him.
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