CHOPIN for ALL featuring Tim McKay – Fort Lauderdale

Event Description

The Chopin Foundation’s new season of CHOPIN for ALL is now underway! This beloved free concert series brings world-class pianists to your community with performances of the timeless music of Chopin—and everyone is invited.

Appearing in December is pianist Tim McKay, First Prize winner of the 2025 MTNA Young Artists National Competition. A dedicated performer and student, McKay has been recognized across the United States for his exceptional artistry and has recently represented his university abroad. His talent and rising career make him a welcome addition to this season of CHOPIN for ALL.

Program:
A. Soler
Keyboard Sonata in D-flat major, R. 110
Keyboard Sonata in D minor, R. 120

F. Chopin
Etude in G-flat Major, Op. 10, No. 5
Etude in E-flat minor, Op. 10, No. 6
Nocturne in G Major, Op. 37, No.2
Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1

Chopin-Liszt
6 Polish Songs, S.480: No. 5, “My Joys”

Wagner-Liszt
“Liebestod” from Tristan und Isolde, No. 9
~Intermission~

S. Prokofiev
Piano Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82
III. Tempo di valzer lentissimo
IV. Vivace

F. Chopin
Waltz in F Major, Op. 34, No. 3
Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 3
Waltz in G-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1
Waltz in F minor, Op. 70, No. 2
Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42

About Tim McKay
Tim McKay is an undergraduate piano performance major at Brigham Young University, where he studies with Scott Holden. In 2025, he won First Prize in the MTNA Young Artists National Competition. He has also earned top prizes in several regional contests, including First Place in the UMTA Concerto Competition and Second Place in the Grand Teton Music Festival Scholarship Competition, held at Walk Festival Hall in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
In addition to his competition accolades, McKay performed internationally in 2024 with a BYU touring ensemble at Namhansanseong Hall in Seoul, Korea. His musical journey reflects a commitment to both excellence and exploration.

Ticket Information
Admission is free, and seating is general admission, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is recommended to secure your seat. Chopin Foundation members can request reserved seating by contacting [email protected] or calling 305-868-0624.

African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (Fort Lauderdale)
Located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center is a vibrant community space dedicated to celebrating culture, history, and the arts. With its welcoming atmosphere and excellent acoustics, it’s an ideal setting for experiencing live music.
Parking: Free parking, including accessible spaces, is available on-site for all attendees.

All artists, dates, and programs are subject to change without notice.