One of the leading figures on the international piano scene, Evgeny Kissin returns to the LAC stage with a recital entirely dedicated to Beethoven, on the bicentennial of his death. From his early works in Vienna to the visionary Diabelli Variations, the program spans the composer’s entire creative career, showcasing his inventive power and his ability to revolutionize the language of piano music.
Evgeny Kissin
© Johann Sebastian Hänel
Evgeny Kissin
© Johann Sebastian Hänel
The Russian-born, British-naturalized pianist Evgeny Kissin—one of the most charismatic figures on the international scene—dedicates his program to Ludwig van Beethoven on the 200th anniversary of his death.
The first two sonatas already trace a surprisingly broad path: Sonata No. 1, composed during his early years in Vienna and dedicated to Joseph Haydn, reveals a rapidly expanding musical language, while Sonata No. 13, “Quasi una fantasia
,” transcends the boundaries of traditional form with a continuous and free style of composition, in which the movements flow seamlessly into one another.
Crowning the recital are the monumental Diabelli Variations, among the absolute pinnacles of the piano repertoire. Starting from a simple waltz, Beethoven constructs a sonic universe of extraordinary variety, transforming, distorting, and reinventing the theme with boundless imagination.
A leading interpreter of this repertoire, Kissin combines sonic power, technical precision, and an interpretive imagination capable of renewing every listening experience, restoring to Beethoven all his visionary strength and inexhaustible modernity.
With the support of
Pica Alfieri Foundation