Work: Waltz no. 5 in A flat major, Op.42

Yulianna Avdeeva traces a compelling path from Bach and Beethoven to an all-Ravel second half, crowned by a La Valse of tremendous power and disintegration.

A world premiere by Wang Chenwei, familiar Chopin and a rare outing for Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta make for satisfying fare in Jahcun Wong’s Singapore Symphony programme.

A little over a year after his marathon all-Ravel recital at the Hall, the Korean pianist returns with an exquisitely performed program of Bach, Schoenberg, Robert Schumann and Chopin.