The Ottawa debut recital of the extraordinarily gifted Prize Laureate of the 2018 Honens International Piano Competition.

Nicolas Namoradze, piano

A recital pairing masterworks by J. S. Bach and Alexander Scriabin with six of Nicolas Namoradze’s own études, described by Oscar-winning composer John Corigliano as "some of the most innovative and dynamic works of this century", each inspired by a specific technical, pianistic challenge that serves as a basis for the textures and figurations, such as careening scales in "Major Scales", rapid chordal passages in "Mostly Triads", or layered voicing in "Threads".

Program

Alexander Scriabin: Sonata No. 9 Op. 68

J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 9 BWV 795

J. S. Bach: Partita No. 6 BWV 830

Nicolas Namoradze: Études I-VI

Alexander Scriabin: Eight Etudes Op. 42

Alexander Scriabin: Sonata No. 4 Op. 30

With support from the Honens Festival.

Ticket Prices

Adult $25 ($20 in advance through Eventbrite)

Student $15 ($10 in advance through Eventbrite)

Premium* $35 ($30 in advance through Eventbrite) * preferential seating in the first five rows.

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