92Y: Stewart Goodyear, piano, plays Beethoven's 'Diabelli' Variations & more
Online: $20 | In person: $20-$45 ($20 XYZ members)
- Stewart Goodyear, piano
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges — Adagio in F minor
Johann Sebastian Bach — French Suite No. 5 in G major BWV 816
Ludwig van Beethoven — Veränderungen über einen Walzer ("33 Variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli"), Op. 120
A performance of the Diabelli Variations is always a pianistic event — even more so in the hands of one of the leading interpreters of Beethoven today. Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear, celebrated for his deep understanding of the composer and the artistic stamina of his Beethoven Sonata-thons, returns to our stage to perform a summit of Beethoven's genius, bringing his arsenal of artistry to a work filled with virtuosity, beauty, and wit. The expansive program also includes Bach's elegant and beloved French Suite in G major, an exquisite expressive jewel by Joseph Bologne, and a delightful opening in Goodyear's own composition, Acabris! Acabras! Acabram!, modeled on a French-Canadian folktale, in its New York premiere.
Attending online: Concert available for viewing online for 72 hours from time of broadcast.
Attending in person: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Required for all adults and children ages 5+. Masks must be worn by everyone age 2+ in performance spaces (Kaufmann Concert Hall, Buttenwieser Hall, Weill Art Gallery), and all program areas serving children under 5 years old.
About 92Y
About Stewart Goodyear, piano
Proclaimed "a phenomenon" by the Los Angeles Times and "one of the best pianists of his generation" by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Stewart Goodyear is an accomplished concert pianist, improviser, and composer. Mr. Goodyear has performed with, and has been commissioned by, many of the major orchestras and chamber music organizations around the world.
Mr. Goodyear's discography includes the complete sonatas and piano concertos of Beethoven, as well as concertos by Tchaikovsky, Grieg, and Rachmaninoff, an album of Ravel piano works, and an album, entitled "For Glenn Gould," which combines repertoire from Mr. Gould's US and Montreal debuts. His Rachmaninoff recording received a Juno nomination for Best Classical Album for Soloist and Large Ensemble Accompaniment. Mr. Goodyear's recording of his own transcription of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet)" was chosen by The New York Times as one of the best classical music recordings of 2015. His discography is released on the Marquis Classics, Orchid Classics, Bright Shiny Things, and Steinway and Sons labels. His newest recording, Adolphus Hailstork's Piano Concerto with the Buffalo Philharmonic under JoAnn Falletta, was released in March 2023 on the Naxos label.