Alexandre Kantorow

Alexandre Kantorow's musical calling card is characterised by technical mastery and stylistic refinement. No wonder the French pianist has become a global star. During Klarafestival 2024, he already left an indelible impression as a soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

The recital with which he now returns descends into the human soul. Liszt wrote a poignant series of variations on the bass line of Bach's cantata Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen. Nikolai Medtner's haunting Sonata in F Minor proves that this composer was unjustly overshadowed by contemporaries such as Alexander Scriabin. Beethoven's intense Opus 111 and dreamy preludes by Chopin and Alkan round off this piano feast.

Introduction

19:30 by Waldo Geuns - Foyer 2

estimated end of the concert at 22:00

programme

Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Variations on ‘Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen’ by J.S. Bach, S. 180

Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951)

Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 5

1. Allegro 
2. Intermezzo: Allegro 
3. Largo divoto
4. Finale: Allegro risoluto  

Interval

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) 

Prélude in C-flat Minor, Op. 45

Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1888)

25 Préludes, Op. 31 

• VIII. Chanson de la folle au bord de la mer  

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)

Vers la flamme, Op. 72

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

1. Maestoso: Allegro con brio ed appassionato
2. Arietta: Adagio molto semplice e cantabile 

Alexandre Kantorow © Sasha Gusov