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 and Professor Philip Ross Bullock following this recital, free to ticket holders.

Performers

Alexandre Kantorow piano

Repertoire

Bach/Liszt
Variations sur ‘Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen‘ 18'

Medtner
Sonata in F minor, Op. 5 30'

INTERVAL

Chopin
Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 45 5'

Anders Hillborg
The Kalamazoo Flow 11'

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

Beethoven
Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 28'

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.