Upcoming Programme
Nikolay Khozyainov Piano Recital
Pianist and composer Nikolay Khozyainov is acclaimed worldwide for his virtuosity and artistry. A recurring artist at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris and Victoria Hall in Geneva, he tours regularly across Germany, Canada, Italy, and Japan. His 2024 China tour was met with enthusiastic praise; the Shanghai concert established a new box-office record for solo piano recitals at the venue.
Recognized not only for his artistry but also for his cultural contributions, Khozyainov was awarded the UN Peace Gold Medal in 2022 by the UN and was knighted by the Spanish Royal Family in the same year. He is an Honorary Member of the Geneva Diplomatic Association, Founder and Conductor of the Peace Philharmonic Orchestra in Geneva which has already won a warm and enthusiatic popular following, and frequently makes appearances on France TV5 Monde, which has acclaimed him as “a virtuoso of absolute mastery and a warrior of peace.”
Programme
Strength and Grace
In his recital series Strength and Grace, pianist Nikolay Khozyainov explores a wide spectrum of piano literature — from Beethoven’s monumental masterworks and Chopin’s poetic masterpieces to Stravinsky’s modernist colors and his own original compositions. Each program with a duration of approximately 90 minutes, presents a distinctive dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Programme 1
- Robert Schumann: Variations on a Theme by Beethoven
- Nikolay Khozyainov: Fantasy (China Premiere)
- Igor Stravinsky: Three Movements from Petrushka
- Frédéric Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28
Programme 2
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata”
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Programme 3
- Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2
- Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
- Igor Stravinsky: Three Movements from Petrushka
- Nikolay Khozyainov: Russian Rhapsody
- Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition