Beethoven, Janacek, Liszt and more - T01649092088The Russian-born, Jewish- American virtuoso's varied programme emblemises the breadth of his interests, from the fascinating music of Armenian composer, priest and ethnomusicologist Komitas, to Beethoven's Eroica Variations and Debussy's recently-discovered Les soirs illumin?s.Performer Kirill Gerstein (piano). | |
| 24 Feb 19 | Wigmore Hall, Inner London :: V01709318027 listing details L01278282365 |
T0876257229Another superb young Russian pianist makes his IPS debut this evening. Kirill Gerstein won the 2001 Arthur Rubinstein Competition in Tel Aviv and was named a Carnegie Hall Rising Star in 2005-6. His programme includes dramatic contrasts of emotional darkness and light, with Bach and Schoenberg set against one of Beethoven’s most genial sonatas; the programme culminates with Liszt in both angelic and demoniac adventures. "A sovereign virtuosity" (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung). | |
| 31 Mar 09 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L373759933 |
