Evgeny Kissin

May 15, 2022

Overview

One of the most celebrated recitalists of our time, Evgeny Kissin reaches across epochs, styles and borders in a program featuring works by Chopin that celebrate the composer’s Polish heritage. “It was with Chopin that Mr. Kissin shot to fame at age 12, and it’s still his calling card” (The New York Times). Works by Bach and Mozart unveil further layers to Kissin’s artistry.

Program
Bach/Tausig
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Mozart
Adagio in B Minor, K. 540
Beethoven

Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110

Chopin

Selected Mazurkas

Chopin

Andante spianato and Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22

Bach/Busoni

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 [Encore]

Mozart

Rondo In D Major, K. 485 [Encore]

Chopin

Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53 [Encore]

Chopin

Waltz in F Minor, Op. 70, No. 2 [Encore]

Performers