Alexandre Kantorow: Piano Recital

Alexandre Kantorow has quickly gone from “rising star” to one of today’s most sought-after pianists.

Described as 'an exemplar of a new generation' (The New York Times) the 'young tsar of the piano' (Classica) and 'Liszt reincarnated' (Fanfare), and for good reason. He is one of the finest pianists of his generation performing with many of the world’s finest orchestras.  
 
The programme begins with Bach, reimagined by Liszt into a dramatic set of variations, and continues with Medtner’s sweeping early sonata, an underrated Russian gem. Chopin’s introspective Prélude Op. 45 leads into the radiant sounds of Anders Hillborg's The Kalamazoo Flow. The evening ends with Beethoven’s final sonata, a profound work of storm, struggle, and transcendence. 

There will be an informal 30-minute talk with Alexandre Kantorow following this recital, free to ticket holders.

Performers

Alexandre Kantorow piano

Repertoire

Bach/Liszt Variations sur ‘Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen‘

Medtner Sonata in F minor, Op. 5 

Chopin Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 45

Anders Hillborg The Kalamazoo Flow

(c)  Commissioned by Alexandre Kantorow, with assistance from the Gilmore International Piano Festival

Beethoven Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

Please note there has been a programme update: Anders Hillborg’s The Kalamazoo Flow has been added and replaces Scriabin’s Sonata No. 10, Op. 70.