A new chapter opens at Antonine University (UA) as the Chamber Music Season VIII begins with a piano recital that sets the tone for the year ahead. This opening concert welcomes back a series that has become a landmark of musical excellence and artistic dialogue on campus.
Launching the season is Elia Cecino, First Prize winner of the 22nd Iturbi International Piano Competition in Valencia. Known for his depth of interpretation and commanding technique, Cecino inaugurates Chamber Music Season VIII with a program that moves seamlessly between virtuosity, introspection, and dramatic power.
Event Details
Audience: Open to the public
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Our Lady of the Seeds Church
About Elia Cecino
Elia Cecino is the first Italian winner of First Prize at the 22nd Iturbi International Piano Competition in Valencia, where he also received special prizes for the best performance of a Beethoven concerto (Concerto Op. 58) and for the best interpretation of Chopin’s music (Sonata Op. 35). He has performed as a soloist with leading orchestras and is regularly invited to give recitals in major venues across Europe and the United States. Alongside his solo activity, he maintains an active chamber music career and has an expanding recording discography dedicated to the core piano repertoire.
Program Highlights
- J.S. Bach: Toccata in G minor, BWV 915
- J. Brahms: Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5
- L. van Beethoven: Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 26
- F. Chopin: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35, Funeral March
Admission is free, with tickets available through the Virgin Ticketing Box Office.