Legendary pianist Mikhail Voskresensky is celebrated worldwide as an iconic Russian pianist in the grand Romantic tradition. For many years, he was a distinguished professor and piano chair of the Moscow Conservatory. In 2022, at the age of 87, he left Russia for the United States, to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine, making him an international cultural hero. This is his Boston debut, featuring an all-Russian program.
Program Information
Repertoire
W. A. MOZART (1756–1791): Sonata in A Major, K. 331
Andante grazioso
Menuetto
Allegro (“Turkish March”)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770–1827): 32 Variations in C Minor
—INTERMISSION—
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840–1893): The Seasons, op. 37a
January—At the Fireside
February—Carnaval
March—Song of the Lark
April—Snowdrop
May—Starlit Nights
June—Barcarolle
July—Song of the Reapers
August—Harvest
September—Hunting
October—Autumn Song
November—Troika
December—Christmas
FRANZ LISZT (1811–1886): Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 in A Minor
Welcome
The Boston Conservatory Piano Masters Series is a popular and unique piano series, presenting a diverse and international array of world-class pianists in rare Boston recital appearances and master classes. It allows Boston music lovers to hear these great artists perform solo recitals in an intimate venue, for a nominal cost, and to enjoy their fascinating master classes with talented Conservatory students the following day, free of charge. We welcome you to join us for these wonderful concerts!
—Michael Lewin, artistic director
About the Artist
Mikhail Voskresensky, piano, has been intensively performing in concerts around the world for more than 60 years. The top prize winner of Schumann International Piano Competition, Rio de Janeiro, Enescu in Bucharest, and the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Voskresensky has captivated audiences with his electrifying interpretations of the great piano literature of all styles. Learn more about Voskresensky.
About the Series
Piano Masters Series is artistically directed by Michael Lewin and part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Artistry in Action series. The Artistry in Action series celebrates exceptional artists and initiatives that exemplify Boston Conservatory’s core values of excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Hosted by the Conservatory’s Music Division, Artistry in Action brings together the school’s prestigious and long-standing Piano Masters Series, String Masters Series, and Chamber Series with exciting new programming for winds, faculty recitals, and ensemble-in-residences. Learn more and view upcoming Artistry in Action events.
Concert Services Staff
Senior Manager of Concert Services – Luis Herrera Concert Production Coordinator – Matthew CareyConcert Production Manager – Kendall FloydManager of Performance Technology – Wes FowlerPerformance Technology Technicians – Sara Pagiaro, Goran Daskalov
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