On the 4th of December, Steinway Gallery Melbourne hosted an unforgettable Christmas Candlelight Concert, delighting guests with an evening of exceptional music, festive cheer, and joy. The gallery was beautifully decorated with candlelight and Christmas-themed accents, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
OPENING REMARKS
The evening began with a heartfelt welcome speech from Mark O’Connor, CEO of Steinway Galleries Australia. Mark warmly thanked the attendees for joining the celebration and expressed his gratitude for their continued support over the years.
MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS
The evening featured mesmerizing performances by remarkable Australian artists: Dillon Chan, Vittorio Ouyang, and Cady Lin. The evening’s performances began with a collaboration between Chinese opera singer Vittorio Ouyang and pianist Cady Lin.
Following their outstanding performance, 12-year-old Australian pianist Dillon Chan took the stage and left the audience in awe with his masterful interpretation of beautiful classical pieces. Despite his young age, Dillon’s performance displayed remarkable skill and depth, earning resounding applause from all in attendance.
PROGRAM
Vittorio Ouyang with pianist Cady Lin
F. Chopin: Tristesse
Jiping Zhao: Virtues of the Silent Orchid
Dillon Chan
F. Mendelssohn: Etude in F major, Op 104B No. 2
F. Chopin: Nocturne No. 5 in F-sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2
F. Chopin: Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp major, Op. 36
F. Chopin: Scherzo in C sharp minor, Op. 39
SPIRIO|R DEMONSTRATION
A special highlight of the evening was Mark O’Connor’s demonstration of the Steinway & Sons SPIRIO|R piano, the world’s finest high-resolution player piano. Mark introduced the playback function by inviting Dillon Chan to perform a short piece, which the SPIRIO|R seamlessly recorded and played back with astonishing precision.
CLOSING REMARKS
As the evening came to a close, Mark O’Connor delivered a heartfelt closing remark. He expressed his gratitude to the artists for their exceptional performances, thanked the attendees for their continued support, and acknowledged the entire Steinway Gallery Melbourne team for their dedication to making the event a resounding success.
