Igor Levit, piano
Truly an artist of our global, connected era, German pianist Igor Levit enjoys assembling bold recital programs that place masterworks of the canon alongside lesser-known gems. Praised for his extraordinary technique and musicianship, Levit is also one of classical music’s most politically outspoken figures, a cultural omnivore who has cited Thelonious Monk and hip-hop among his influences. His artistry revels in extremes—here, he matches Brahms’ sensual Ballades with Liszt’s fiendishly challenging transcription of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.
“A superlative interpreter of Beethoven, whose power is always cumulative in effect.”
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker
This performance is made possible, in part, by Art Berliner and Marian Lever.
Run time for this performance is approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes including intermission
| J.S. BACH | Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903 |
| BRAHMS | Ballades, Op. 10 |
| BEETHOVEN arr. LISZT | Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 |
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| SHOSTAKOVICH | Waltz-Scherzo from Dances of the Dolls |
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