Guangzhou: Li embraces Beethoven

Chinese pianist Li Yundi has been connected with Chopin since he became the youngest winner of the International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland, in 2000, at the age of 18. But Beethoven's works replace Chopin's to become the main melodies of Li's latest album, which debuted in Asia in September, and of Li's coming recital in Guangzhou. After two poetic nocturnes of Chopin, Li will perform three of his favorite sonatas of Beethoven, Pathetique, Moonlight and Appassionata, at the recital. Before the Guangzhou performance, Li will give a recital in Beijing on Dec 1.

7:30 pm, Dec 1. National Center for the Performing Arts, No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.

8 pm, Dec 15. Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House, Exit B1 of Zhujiang New Town subway station, Guangzhou. 020-3839-2888.