Eagerly anticipated by classical music fans, the recitals and concert performances by Marc-Andre Hamelin are always a delight for the audience. Well-known for his impeccable technique and sensible interpretation of works by the composers of a romantic period, Hamelin’s programs combine the scores by well-established composers and those that are familiar mainly to consummate connoisseurs of piano music. This mix of familiar and new names in the program makes each and every appearance of Hamelin an event full of excitement and discovery. Reward yourself with an evening of great music in an elegant setting of Venetian Theater at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, NY.
Perspectives Series by Daniil Trifonov: Next Concerts are on April 25-26, 2018
Daniil Trifonov; Photo credit Dario Acosta, DG / Image courtesy of Carnegie Hall
Daniil Trifonov, 26-year old Russian pianist, is giving a seven-concert Perspectives series at Carnegie Hall 2017-2018 season opening it with a solo recital on October, 28, 2017. The next concert will take place on March 1, 2018. Book your tickets here.
After winning the first prize in 2011 Tchaikovsky competition and becoming an international sensation, Trifonov gave his first Carnegie Hall recital two month later and had regularly returned to dazzle and delight New York music fans. This coming season he is dedicating much of his Perspectives concerts to the oeuvre of Chopin and the compositions inspired by Chopin’s music. Read More
Piano Recital and Conversation with Evgeny Kissin, piano genius and literary talent of our time; May 6, 2018 at 5 pm
Evgeny Kissin; Photo Credit Sasha Gusov / Image courtesy of Russian Culture Center of NY
Evgeny Kissin is undoubtedly the most famous classical pianist of our time. No introduction is needed, just a mere mention of his name brings up the awe and veneration. After taking some time off from concert playing in 2017, he immersed himself in composing and writing which exposed a formidable talent and the depth of thoughts all the while not losing sight of his métier. The appearance at the intimate Florence Gould Hall on May 6 will give the public a chance to get close to both the music and the writings as well as to pose questions about inspirations and muses.
Kissin’s fame started early when in 1981 as a child prodigy at the age of 10 he played Mozart’s Concerto, his first public performance of serious music. That successful engagement led to his first solo recital at the Moscow Conservatory when he was still a student at Gnessin School of Music for musically gifted children. A star was born! The following year he made his first recording with Melodia label. In 1986 he started an international career first touring Japan, then in 1987 he appeared at the Berlin Music Festival. The year after with the Moscow Virtuosi orchestra and conductor Vladimir Spivakov he toured Europe and performed with the London Symphony orchestra in London. Later that same year he was introduced to maestro von Karajan who invited Kissin to perform in the New Year concert with the Berlin Philharmonic and to record with DG. Read More
Keyboard Virtuoso Exploring the Music of Romantic Masters
Marc-André Hamelin; Photo credit Sim Canetti-Clarke / Image courtesy of Carnegie Hall
Marc-Andre Hamelin returns to Carnegie Hall this Fall with an exciting and evocative program of Liszt, Feinberg, Debussy and Godowsky. The recital on November 1, 2017 at Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium will feature the compositions by the well-known and lesser so yet equally formidable composers. That music has to be brought to the wide public and Hamelin is in the best position for the task.
By now the music fans are already expecting an exploration of the treasure trove of half-forgotten compositions at Hamelin’s performances. As a WBUR.org review notes “he unearths, polishesand returns forgotten talent to prominence”. And the program on November 1 will not disappoint. Knowing the musician’s sensible touch and technical virtuosity, the music will surprise and delight at the same time.
Carnegie Hall; photo credit Jeff Goldberg / Esto / Image courtesy of Carnegie Hall
Marc-Andre Hamelin whose fame grows with each performance, is not only a brilliant pianist, but is a well-known composer. It’s extremely fascinating to hear music by the composer himself, which Mr. Hamelin sometimes includes in the encores at his concerts. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune the musician shared his believe that composing brings one closer to understanding how “each composer translated his thoughts into that notation”.
His appearance at Carnegie Hall last year at the Two Pianos concert with Leif Ove Andsnes was given rave reviews. With the NewYorkPass your can enjoy a free tour of the historic Carnegie Hall and much more.
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well as to pose questions about inspirations and muses.
