Chicago welcomes back Evgeny Kissin, “the master of the fiery grand gesture” (The New York Times), whose recitals are inevitably major events “filled with probing musical insights and beautiful tonal finish” (Chicago Tribune). The epoch-spanning program begins with J.S. Bach and ends with four selections to mark Rachmaninov’s 150th birthday in April 2023.
Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903
Sonata in D Major, K. 311
Polonaise in F-sharp Minor, Op. 44
Lilacs, Op. 21, No. 5
Prelude in A Minor, Op. 32, No. 8
Prelude in G-flat Major, Op. 23, No. 10
Selections from Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39
Melody in E Major, Op. 3, No. 3 [Encore]
Serenade in B-flat Minor, Op. 3, No. 5 [Encore]
Prelude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2 [Encore]