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Igor Levit brings the stridency and delicacy of Beethoven and Rzewski to Carnegie Hall

Igor Levit
© Steve J Sherman
Igor Levit
© Steve J Sherman
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“an inspired pairing of works, both endlessly inventive, equally exhilarating and exhaustive”
Reviewed at Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium, New York City on 22 January 2026
Beethoven, 33 Variations for piano in C major "Diabelli Variations", Op.120
Rzewski, The People United Will Never Be Defeated
Igor Levit, Piano
Tremendous energy and engagement from Igor Levit at Wigmore Hall
****1
Percussive Prokofiev and titanic Shostakovich from Levit and Sternath
****1
Budapest Festival Orchestra sprinkles fairydust over London
****1
Subsuming virtuosity: Igor Levit at Carnegie Hall
****1
Levit and New York Phil principals in double concertos
***11
A triad of trios: Capuçon, Hagen and Levit play Brahms at Wigmore Hall
****1
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