Lisztomaria: Maria Welna in Recital

Join Australian concert pianist and composer Maria Welna, a zealous virtuoso and born performer, as she transforms the phenomenon of Lisztomania. Specially curated for the intimate piano recital setting, Lisztomaria is a twenty-first-century ode to the golden age of pianism, and the great performer-composer tradition.

Showcasing the virtuoso superstars of a bygone era, Lisztomaria will take audience members on an enthralling journey of rediscovery, fusing virtuosity, substance, tradition, and modernity. This is a rare opportunity to experience bold, dramatic, and yet elegant programming. Immerse yourself in Liszt’s Totentanz for solo piano, Liszt/Welna’s Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 in C-sharp minor, Chopin's Barcarolle in F-sharp major, 'Heroic' Polonaise in A-flat major, a Rachmaninov encore, all compellingly framed by Maria’s virtuoso compositions and artistic commentary.

A proponent of the European/Russian school of pianism, Maria has performed in venues worldwide, often for honourable guests and dignitaries. Praised by the press for ‘virtuoso’, ‘seemingly-effortless performances’, ‘amazing talent’, she has performed ‘some of the world’s most stunning repertoire’. Her compositions have also received accolades. Often ‘dramatic’, ‘neo-classical’, or post-Romantic, they smartly combine ‘contemporary (elements) with a Romantic texture.’

"Born performer… irrepressible style." - The Courier-Mail