Probing, intelligent and one of the most accomplished artists of the new generation, Russian-German pianist Igor Levit makes his Seattle debut at Meany Hall. Levit has appeared in major concert halls and music festivals around the world. He’s won several international awards, including second prize at the International Maria Callas Grand Prix and first prize at the International Piano Academy Competition. Recently a member of the BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artist program, Igor Levit is at the beginning of a very promising career. In the words of The New York Times, “A major new pianist has arrived.”
Program:
Bach: Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828
Schubert: Moments Musicaux, D 780, Op. 94
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2
Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83
