Chinese pianist Chen Sa will play all of Chopin’s nocturnes at a recital at Shenzhen Concert Hall to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the Polish composer’s passing.

Chopin’s nocturnes consist of 21 pieces for solo piano written between 1827 and 1846. They are generally considered among the finest short solo works for the instrument and hold an important place in contemporary concert repertoire. Although Chopin did not invent the nocturne, he popularized and expanded on it, building on the form developed by Irish composer John Field.

Chen won first prize in the 1994 China International Piano Competition, fourth place in the 2000 International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition, a prize in the Leeds International Piano Competition and was third in the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

She has established herself as one of the most charismatic pianists of her generation. As an enthusiastic chamber musician, Chen frequently collaborates with many great musicians.

Chen is a Steinway Artist and has been nominated for the esteemed Tokyo series “The 100 Greatest Pianists” and as the cover artist of the launching issue of Gramophone magazine Chinese edition. In 2010, the Polish Government honored the Chopin Art Passport to her, appreciating her unique interpretations and achievements in Chopin’s music.

Time: 8 p.m., Nov. 23

Tickets: 100-480 yuan

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (福田區深圳音樂廳)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宮站), Exit D(SD News)