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Described by Fanfare Magazine as Liszt reincarnated, Alexandre Kantorow is the first French pianist to win the Gold Medal and Grand Prix at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. In his International Festival debut recital, he explores works by four great composer-pianists.

Hungarian music is at the heart of the concerts first half. Franz Liszts pieces Chasse-neige and Valle dObermann summon up a snowstorm and a spectacular landscape. Bla Bartks expansive Rhapsody Op 1 pays tribute to Liszt and to Hungarian folk traditions. The programme also includes Johannes Brahmss Rhapsody in B Minor, another piece that would inspire Bartk.

In the second half, we hear Sergei Rachmaninoffs monumental First Piano Sonata. Inspired by the story of Faust and his pact with the Devil " and Liszts Faust Symphony " this passionate piece culminates in an electrifying depiction of a witches sabbath.

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Alexandre Kantorow Piano

Brahms Rhapsody in B minor Op 79 No 1

Liszt Chasse-neige

Liszt Annes de Plerinage: 1e anne: Suisse S160- 6. Valle d'Obermann

Bartk Rhapsody Op 1

Rachmaninoff Sonata No 1

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