HKS Recital Series: Martin Helmchen Piano Recital

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Acclaimed for his intelligent, elegant and compelling interpretations as well as his particular expertise in German Romantic repertoire, distinguished German pianist Martin Helmchen brings an exquisite and unmissable solo recital of Schubert sonatas and selected Noveletten by Schumann. He will also present monumental Soviet-Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina’s strikingly virtuosic Chaconne, putting the instrument’s enormous capacity for tonal and textural complexity on full display.

Programme

Schubert
Piano Sonata in B, D575

Sofia Gubaidulina
Chaconne (1962)

Schumann
Noveletten, Op 21: Nos 1, 4 & 2

Schubert
Piano Sonata in A minor, D845