Mainly Mozart Festival: Reflections and Horizons

Discover the expressive range of the accordion in a solo recital that bridges centuries of musical tradition with bold, contemporary storytelling. On Thursday, May 22, Hanzhi Wang returns to the Mainly Mozart Festival for Reflections and Horizons, a program that highlights both her virtuosic technique and interpretive depth.

Praised by The New York Times for her “staggering virtuosity and soulful musicianship,” Wang guides listeners through a rich soundscape—from Scarlatti’s vibrant Baroque sonatas and selections from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, to her own original compositions and the passionate rhythms of Piazzolla’s tango. The evening also includes music by Mozart and Danish composer Martin Lohse, whose seasonal miniatures explore delicate shifts in mood and tone.

Program:

Domenico Scarlatti

• Sonata in D Minor, K. 9
• Sonata in C Major, K. 159
• Sonata in G Major, K. 146

Johann Sebastian Bach

• Chorale Prelude in F Minor, BWV 639
• Chorale from Cantata BWV 147, “Jesus bleibet meine Freude”
• Goldberg Variations (selections): Aria, Variations 1, 7, 14, 18

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Andante in F Major, K. 616

Hanzhi Wang - My Story: Sunrise, Chanting, Mountain’s Song

Martin Lohse - Menuetto, Autumn Rain, Winter’s Tale

Astor Piazzolla - Chiquilín de Bachín, Milonga del Ángel, La Muerte del Ángel

Presented by the Miami Chamber Music Society, this performance is part of the 2025 Mainly Mozart Festival’s 32nd season, Echoes in Motion, which runs from May 17 through June 6. The festival celebrates classical heritage while embracing new voices and interpretations through an array of intimate, artist-driven concerts.