Sensational Evgeny Kissin at the Barbican

By David Fay, 11 June 2014

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“Kissin lovingly buffed these special features of the writing and made them shine”

Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 10 June 2014

Schubert, Piano Sonata no. 17 in D major "Gasteiner", D.850

Scriabin, Piano Sonata no. 2 "Sonata Fantasy" in G sharp minor, Op.19

Scriabin, 12 Études, Op.8

Evgeny Kissin, Piano

Evgeny Kissin and friends explore Shostakovich at Carnegie Hall

Edward Sava-Segal, 31st May

A chamber programme of Shostakovich’s private idioms and public masks

****1

From Bach to Shostakovich, Evgeny Kissin a commanding force

Sam Jacobson, 7th May

Anchored by the piano music of Shostakovich, Evgeny Kissin’s Cleveland recital also explores works of Bach and Chopin.

****1

You Want it Darker? Evgeny Kissin’s dark-hued San Francisco recital

Michelle Assay, 20th April

Evgeny Kissin delights an overwhelmingly enthusiastic San Francisco audience with Chopin and Shostakovich, but his Bach is less convincing.

****1

Odd couple: Goerne and Kissin are mismatched in Cleveland recital

Cameron Kelsall, 14th April

A program of Schumann and Brahms fails to cohere due to fussy mannerisms and tentative playing.

**111

Intrigue and emotion in Evgeny Kissin’s captivating Barbican recital

Marat Ingeldeev, 17th February

Kissin’s magnificent performance includes a touching tribute to Alexei Navalny.

****1

Evgeny Kissin displays a glowing touch at the Santa Cecilia, Rome

Alissa Balocco, 22nd February

The Russian pianist returns to the stage of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia with a very unusual programme, from a Bach fantasia to Rachmaninov's romances.

****1

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David Fay

David studied Music and French at Bristol University and is now undertaking a PhD in Musicology. His specialism is religious music but his musical passions range from Alkaline Trio to Zadok the Priest.

Solid Schubert,Sensational Scriabin: Evgeny Kissin at the Barbican