Carnegie Hall Presents

Keyboard Virtuosos II

Featuring both quintessential classics and stunning new works, this sensational series highlights keyboard compositions that span more than two centuries performed by new heroes and legendary masters of the genre. András Schiff, Jonathan Biss, Daniil Trifonov, Mitsuko Uchida, and Emanuel Ax enthrall audiences with their artistic mastery and remarkable interpretations.

Series Events

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 | 8 PM
András Schiff
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • András Schiff, Piano

Program

  • BACH Complete Partitas, BWV 825–830
Bach's Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826 (Capriccio)
András Schiff, Piano
Decca
Friday, January 17, 2014 | 8 PM
Jonathan Biss
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Jonathan Biss, Piano

Program

  • BRAHMS Klavierstücke, Op. 119
  • GYÖRGY KURTÁG Selections from Játékok
  • CHOPIN Nocturnes, Op. 62
  • CHOPIN Polonaise-fantaisie in A-flat Major, Op. 61
  • BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90
  • BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein"
Thursday, February 6, 2014 | 8 PM
Daniil Trifonov
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Daniil Trifonov, Piano

Program

  • STRAVINSKY Serenade in A
  • RAVEL Selections from Miroirs
  • SCHOENBERG Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11
  • SCHUMANN Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13 (with posthumous etudes)
Schubert's "Erlkönig"
Daniil Trifonov, Piano
Mariinsky
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 | 8 PM
Mitsuko Uchida
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Mitsuko Uchida, Piano

Program

  • SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in C Major, D. 840, "Reliquie"
  • BEETHOVEN Thirty-Three Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 (Andante con moto)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Kurt Sanderling, Conductor | Mitsuko Uchida, Piano
Decca
Thursday, May 15, 2014 | 8 PM
Emanuel Ax
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Performers

  • Emanuel Ax, Piano

Program

  • Program to include
  • BRAHMS Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel
  • BRAHMS Piano Sonata No. 2 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 2
  • BRETT DEAN New Work for Solo Piano (NY Premiere, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall)
  • MISSY MAZZOLI New Work for Solo Piano (NY Premiere, co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall)
Brahms's Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel (Fuga moderato)
Emanuel Ax, Piano
Sony Classical

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