Paul Lewis: Mozart+ | Musica Viva Australia | Newcastle, NSW

The venue is thrilled to welcome back the inimitable Paul Lewis to the stage.

The British concert pianist has received universal critical acclaim for his performances and recordings of the great piano works of Beethoven and Schubert. He now turns his laser-like focus and insightful musicianship to Mozart.

What more is there to say about Mozart? A great deal, according to Paul Lewis. For many years Lewis has wanted to spend some time focusing on Mozart's piano sonatas and has long felt sceptical of the broadly held view that these remarkable works are the poor siblings of his piano concertos.

This recital series challenges that idea by juxtaposing the many facets of this rich corner of the piano repertoire with works by other composers, presenting both contrasts with and connections to Mozart's piano writing. The transparency, discretion, and humour of Poulenc, and the playful sensuality of Debussy's L'isle joyeuse are all threads to trace back to and listen out for in the piano sonatas of Mozart.

Every time Lewis plays a concert, he treats it as a lesson. He combs through everything and tries to be his own best teacher. It's always changing. Every concert experience is a step in the process. Take the next step with Paul Lewis.