French pianist Alexandre Kantorow, admired for his “assured, eloquent playing” (The New York Times), makes his Berkeley debut in a fascinating program of thoughtfully-curated keyboard music.

Alexandre Kantorow, piano

Cal Performances

French virtuoso Alexandre Kantorow sets his sights on a triptych of formidable sonatas by Scriabin, Medtner, and Beethoven, whose final sonata is infused with powerful drama, playful jesting, and daring innovation, even foreshadowing the toe-tapping rhythms of jazz and boogie-woogie. The pianist also performs Liszt’s soulful take on a beloved Bach cantata and a searching, wistful prelude by Chopin.

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Alexandre Kantorow in Recital

Severance Music Center

Acclaimed French pianist Alexandre Kantorow makes his debut with The Friends in a program that blends profound Romanticism with visionary modernism. Hailed as a “fire-breathing virtuoso with a poetic charm,” Kantorow offers a fascinating journey through some of the piano repertoire’s most expressive works. The recital opens with Liszt’s majestic Variations on a Motive by Bach, followed by Medtner’s expansive early Sonata Op. 5. The journey continues through the lyricism of Chopin and the mysticism of Scriabin, culminating in the autumnal transcendence of Beethoven’s Op. 111.

Art of the Piano: Alexandre Kantorow

Folly Theater

Two of Canada’s greatest pianists perform exquisite repertoire for two pianos by Mozart, Chopin, and Gershwin.

“A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

Marc-André Hamelin with Charles Richard-Hamelin, duo piano

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Hailed as the “reincarnation of Liszt” (Fanfare Magazine), Alexandre Kantorow is the youngest winner of the Gilmore Artist Award—one of the world’s most prestigious piano prizes. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Kantorow’s artistry, sensitivity, and technical prowess on full display. Please note: the NSO does not perform on this program.

NSO Presents: Alexandre Kantorow

Kennedy Center

Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin is one of the world's most accomplished pianists: 'right now there is no one like him,’ says The New Yorker.

Marc-André Hamelin in Recital

City Recital Hall

Italian and American pianist Giulia Contaldo came to international attention when she stepped in for Elisso Virsaladze to play Schumann’s Piano Concerto with the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Omer Meir Wellber at the Bridgewater Hall (Manchester) live broadcasted by BBC Radio3.

Giulia Contaldo - Piano

Clonter Opera Theatre

Widely acclaimed as a performer and teacher, the Bachauer Gold Medalist takes the Bachauer stage in a concert focused on music of the night, with music of Amy Beach and Franz Liszt, and Nikolai Medtner’s haunting “Night Wind” Sonata.

Stephen Beus in Concert

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center

Sean Chen

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Trumpet students of Barbara Butler

Alice Pratt Brown Hall

Born in Cebu, Philippines, Albert Tiu has been called “an artist of uncommon abilities” by American Record Guide. His latest Centaur recording, “Grand Russian”, pairing Tchaikovsky’s Grand Sonata and Rachmaninov’s 1st Sonata, was cited in ARG: “Even with some legendary competition in this repertoire, Tiu stands tall with his interpretations and technical accomplishment.” Here for an exclusive Queensland concert, Professor Tiu will perform a concert of Classical and Romantic piano favorites.

Nikolai Medtner

Events

Upcoming events

May 13, 2026

Albert Tiu in Recital · Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Past events

Apr 23, 2026

Alexandre Kantorow, piano · Cal Performances

Apr 16, 2026

Alexandre Kantorow in Recital · The Cleveland Orchestra

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