92Y: Inon Barnatan, piano
In person: $30-$55 ($33-$46.75 Friends of 92Y, $25.50-$30 XYZ)
Stream: $25
- Inon Barnatan, piano
Maurice Ravel — Valses nobles et sentimentales ("Noble and Sentimental Waltzes")
Guido Agosti / Igor Stravinsky — Three Movements from The Firebird
Sergei Rachmaninoff — Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 (arr. Inon Barnatan; NY premiere of new arrangement)
Pianist Inon Barnatan returns to our stage with his most dazzling program yet, capped by the first NYC performance of his own solo transcription of Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances. In a program celebrating the dance in music, Barnatan showcases the thoughtfulness, color palette, and arsenal of talent that have made him one of today's most exciting and acclaimed pianists. The program takes us from the color and rhythmic energy of the Rameau suite through the delicate gems of Ravel's waltzes and the tour-de-force of Agosti's solo piano transcription of Stravinsky's thrilling Firebird ballet score. Barnatan's astonishing transcription of the Rachmaninoff dances – well established in both its orchestral and two-piano form – is the first-ever solo version, conceived and performed by the rare pianist who can brilliantly conjure an entire symphony orchestra.
Online streaming available for 72 hours following the performance.