Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
UCLA Nimoy Theater, Los Angeles
A Pierre Boulez centennial celebration, a duo piano concert by Gloria Cheng and Ralph van Raat. **“It’s not just that Ms. Cheng plays these daunting pieces with such commanding technique, color and imagination. She has brought together works that fascinatingly complement one another.” *****— New York Times*** **“I enjoy Van Raat on recording, but given the chance to hear him again live, I would run, not walk.” — Christian B. Carey, *****Musical America*** Pianists **Gloria Cheng **and **Ralph van Raat **pay homage to the legacy of **Pierre Boulez**, the unparalleled French composer, conductor and cultural visionary whose centennial celebrations have been celebrated around the world. A defining force in postwar contemporary music, Boulez left an indelible mark on the sound of the 20th century. n this duo piano concert, Cheng and van Raat explore Boulez’s legacy through his solo and duo compositions, presented alongside works by **John Cage**, **Morton Feldman**, **Frank Zappa**, **Magnus Lindberg** and **Olivier Messiaen**. The evening traces Boulez’s broad musical connections, from his well-documented mutual respect with Zappa to his complex relationships with Cage and Feldman, offering a profound reflection on his impact and the cross-pollination of musical ideas across generations. Image