Pierre-Laurent Aimard, “a brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” (The Wall Street Journal), presents an enthralling exploration of the keyboard fantasy. Anchored by four of Mozart’s kaleidoscopic fantasies, Aimard’s program spans the glittering intricacies of Dutch Baroque master Sweelinck, Beethoven’s mercurial Op. 77 and Benjamin’s 1985 Fantasy on Iambic Rhythm.

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Symphony Center

“A brilliant musician and an extraordinary visionary” (Wall Street Journal), French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard “always curates his recitals with scholarly devotion” (Washington Classical Review). This fascinating recital program focuses on the fantasia, interspersing works of widely differing character from the modern to the Baroque.

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Be inspired, transported and uplifted in this, a journey through no less than 600 years of music celebrating Christmas. From Pachelbel’s beloved Canon, heard afresh on our period instruments, through to the rich, melting harmonies of Tchaikovsky and John Taverner’s spare, haunting, The Lamb, plus a brand new piece by Roderick Williams, written especially for the occasion. Music that will resonate with you for long after the concert, and a perfect start to the Holiday season.

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

Events

Past events

Feb 25, 2024

Pierre-Laurent Aimard · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Feb 23, 2024

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano · Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

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