Carnegie Hall Presents

Keyboard Virtuosos I

Several of the world’s greatest pianists—Yuja Wang, András Schiff, Denis Matsuev, Garrick Ohlsson, and Evgeny Kissin—unleash their virtuosic technique and thoughtful interpretations in five not-to-be-missed recitals.This popular series offers audiences the chance to explore truly great keyboard classics with peerless performers.

Series Events

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | 8 PM
Yuja Wang
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Yuja Wang, Piano

Program

  • Program to include works by Albéniz, Granados, and Liszt
Albeniz's Iberia ("Triana")
Yuja Wang, Piano
Deutsche Grammophon
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 | 8 PM
András Schiff
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • András Schiff, Piano

Program

  • BACH Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
  • BEETHOVEN Thirty-Three Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120
Bach's Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 ("Aria")
András Schiff, Piano
Decca
Thursday, January 30, 2014 | 8 PM
Denis Matsuev
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Denis Matsuev, Piano

Program

  • HAYDN Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI: 52
  • SCHUMANN Carnaval, Op. 9
  • RACHMANINOFF Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
  • RACHMANINOFF Prelude in G-sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12
  • TCHAIKOVSKY Dumka in C Minor, Op. 59
  • TCHAIKOVSKY Méditation, Op. 72, No. 5
  • RACHMANINOFF Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor
Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
Denis Matsuev, Piano
RCA Red Seal
Sunday, February 9, 2014 | 2 PM
Garrick Ohlsson
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Garrick Ohlsson, Piano

Program

  • BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28, "Pastoral"
  • SCHUBERT Fantasy in C Major, D. 760, "Wanderer Fantasy"
  • GRIFFES The Night Winds
  • GRIFFES Barcarolle
  • GRIFFES The White Peacock
  • CHOPIN Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58 (Finale: Presto non tanto; Agitato)
Garrick Ohlsson, Piano
Monday, March 10, 2014 | 8 PM
Evgeny Kissin
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Evgeny Kissin, Piano

Program

  • SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in D Major, D. 850
  • SCRIABIN Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 19
  • SCRIABIN Etude in F-sharp Minor, Op. 8, No. 2
  • SCRIABIN Etude in B Major, Op. 8, No. 4
  • SCRIABIN Etude in E Major, Op. 8, No. 5
  • SCRIABIN Etude in A-flat Major, Op. 8, No. 8
  • SCRIABIN Etude in G-sharp Minor, Op. 8, No. 9
  • SCRIABIN Etude in B-flat Minor, Op. 8, No. 11
  • SCRIABIN Etude in D-sharp Minor, Op. 8, No. 12

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