Work: Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major "Waldstein", Op.53

Following his acclaimed 2025 all-Russian recital at Carnegie Hall, the young Canadian pianist returns with a wide-ranging, imaginative program spotlighting his virtuosity and elegance.

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Chopin still reigns supreme in Bruce Liu’s Tanglewood recital

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Edward Sava-Segal, 16 Aug

No doubts about the Canadian pianist in Chopin or in jazz-inflected Nikolai Kasputin; reservations about his Rameau and Beethoven.

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A thrilling Waldstein caps Igor Levit's return to Wigmore Hall

Mark Pullinger, 16 Sep

Igor Levit has been a familiar companion to many during lockdown via live streams, but an all-Beethoven recital "in the flesh" at Wigmore Hall was outstanding.

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Bachtrack top ten: Ludwig van Beethoven

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Mark Pullinger, 16 Dec

Beethoven's achievements were huge; he composed the greatest symphony cycle ever, as well as string quartets, piano sonatas and concertos which all broke new ground.

Work: Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major "Waldstein", Op.53

ManchesterSir Stephen Hough, piano

PhiladelphiaIsata Kanneh-Mason

LondonSir Stephen Hough

Virtuosity and elegance: Bruce Liu at Carnegie Hall

Chopin still reigns supreme in Bruce Liu’s Tanglewood recital

A thrilling Waldstein caps Igor Levit's return to Wigmore Hall

Bachtrack top ten: Ludwig van Beethoven