Paul Lewis

Internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation, Paul Lewis’ cycles of core piano repertoire by Beethoven and Schubert have received universal critical acclaim. For his latest project beginning in 2026, Paul turns his attention to Mozart:

‘For many years I’ve wanted to spend some time focusing on Mozart’s piano sonatas and have long felt sceptical of the broadly held view that these remarkable works are the poor siblings of his piano concertos – less original, inspired, and engaging than their symphonic counterparts.

This series aims to challenge that idea by juxtaposing the many facets of this rich corner of the piano repertoire with works by other composers, presenting both contrasts with and, perhaps less obviously, connections to Mozart’s piano writing. From the transparency, discretion, and humour of Poulenc, through the vocal and operatic world of Chopin and Weber, to the development of variation form and, ultimately, the dramatic tension of Beethoven’s musical language – all of these threads are traceable to, and audible in, the piano sonatas of Mozart.’

– Paul Lewis

Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.

This concert is part of a four-part series devised by Paul Lewis for his 2026/2027 global concert season. In Australia, Program Two in 2026, and Programs Three and Four in 2027, are presented exclusively by UKARIA.

Musica Viva Australia presents Mozart+ Program One as part of their national season from 4–15 October 2026.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Piano Sonata No. 17 in B flat, K. 570 [20′]

I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III.Allegretto

Carl Maria von Weber (1786–1826)
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A flat, Op. 39 [30′]

I. Allegro moderato, con spirito ed assai legato
II. Andante
III. Menuetto capriccioso. Presto assai
IV. Rondo. Moderato e molto grazioso

INTERVAL

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Polonaise in C sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1 [7′]

Nocturne in B, Op. 32 No. 1 [5′]

Nocturne in A flat, Op. 32 No. 2 [5′]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Piano Sonata No. 13 in B flat, K. 333 [25′]

I. Allegro
II. Andante cantabile
III. Allegretto grazioso