What this is
Winner of the 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition, Eric Lu arrives at one of Tokyo's most acoustically celebrated halls for a solo recital spanning Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Schumann, and Prokofiev. The programme's centrepiece — Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 7, nicknamed the 'War Sonata' — is one of the most viscerally dramatic works in the solo piano repertoire, demanding both technical ferocity and emotional depth. Lu's Chopin Competition win places him among the most closely watched young pianists in the world right now.
Who should go
Classical music lovers and anyone following the post-competition trajectory of major piano competition winners. The programme's range — from Romantic lyricism to Soviet-era intensity — makes it a strong choice for listeners who already know their way around the repertoire.
Good to know
Tickets are typically sold via eplus.jp and pia.jp, both of which accept foreign credit cards; convenience store pickup at Lawson (combini) is the most reliable collection method for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Suntory Hall's Main Hall seats approximately 2,006 and is a fully seated, tiered concert hall renowned for its vineyard-style layout and exceptional acoustics — one of the finest classical venues in Asia. Photography and recording are strictly prohibited during the performance. The venue has a cloakroom for coats and bags. Allow extra time if travelling on a Sunday evening as Roppongi-area foot traffic can be heavy. A recital of this scope typically runs 90–110 minutes including an interval.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.