Schedule of events - Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

Like no other pianist

As a musical and a political figure, during the lockdown in Germany where he lives, all he wanted was play. He streamed concerts from home. Because music had to be continued to be heard. For the opening of the Piano Season, he will perform Bach, Chostakovitch, Beethoven and Prokofiev.

Baïka.  A musical journey to the Orient

The Franco-Serbian violinist Nemanja Radulović has stormed the world of classical music thanks to his electrifying virtuosity, his depth of expression and his daring programmes. With his ensemble Double sens, united by friendship, and a common wish to share music, they will perform Vivaldi, Rimski-Korsakov and a contemporary piece composed by Sedlar.

Prince du piano

Artiste décomplexé à l’aisance surprenante, ses interprétations fines et flamboyantes électrisent. Grâce à son naturel espiègle, il approche et conquiert de nouveaux publics tout en fascinant les mélomanes avertis. Simon Ghraichy curieux de tout, offre un programme original allant de Liszt, Albéniz à Granados.

Huge star in Japan

Described by The Observer as the “definition of virtuosity” Nobuyuki Tsujii, blind from birth, last recitals in Paris were deeply acclaimed. Under his apparent fragility, his way of playing is truly poetic. No doubt, Nobu will offer a splendid Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt recital.

Alfred Brendel, who has guided Kit Armstrong as teacher and mentor since 2005, ascribes to him “an understanding of the great piano works that combines freshness and subtlety, emotion and intellect.

Seen by the New York Times as a “brilliant pianist” who combines “musical maturity and youthful daring in his exceptional playing”, Kit Armstrong will perform Machaut, Liszt & Fauré’s works.

This ensemble under the violinist’s artistic leadership consists of current and former scholarship holders of the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation as well as selected other young musicians. The program of their European tour includes Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons, Mozart’s Quintett 2 and Gran Cadenza, a contemporary piece composed by korean Unsuk Chin.

The most Parisian of Korean pianists

Kun Woo Paik made his debut at age ten performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto with the Korean National Orchestra. His international career took off following his first New York appearance. Since then, he has performed all over the World and choose to live in Paris. With his friens they dedicate this recital to Satie & Berlioz / Liszt

«Music comes from silence,” claims Sir András Schiff in the title of a collection of interviews. In the eyes of this quiet but extremely respected pianist, music is almost magical. Is this awareness what makes his art so fascinating? His musical intelligence could have been simply overwhelming. But when it serves such a wonderful touch and such grace, it sublimates.»

Happy birthday Marielle Nordmann !

For the benefit of «Coup de pouce humanitaire» and «Notes en Couleurs»
At 80 years old, Marielle Nordmann still conceives her concerts as a meeting. She is a celebrated harpist, her charm and grace make the joy of thousands of music lovers around the world. But its originality is elsewhere: this great "professional" forgets, when she plays, the implacable regularity of her metronome to follow the beat of her heart. Come to wish her a happy birthday.

Elève discret d’Horowitz

Directeur artistique des Flâneries musicales de Reims, Jean-Philippe Collard est un grand maître du répertoire français, qu'il défend partout dans le monde. Mais son talent s'exerce tout aussi superbement dans les partitions de Chopin, Scriabine et Fauré.

The young prince of the violin is compared to Yehudi Menuhin. For his second appearance at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Daniel Lozakovich will share the stage with Stanislav Soloviev. From Bach to Franck, via Brahms and Ysaye, the two virtuosos have chosen to share their love of music by offering us the widest range of their talents.

With his extraordinary pianistic talents, Fazıl Say has been touching audiences and critics alike for more than twenty-five years, in a way that has become rare in the increasingly materialistic and elaborately organized classical music world. Concerts with this artist are something different. They are more direct, more open, more exciting, they go straight to the heart.
This recital dedicated to French composers will be a pure joy for Fazil as for the audience. 

When miracle happens

A poet at heart and a virtuoso of the highest order, Evgeny Kissin is one of the most magnificent pianists of any generation. He makes each of his Parisian appearances a celebrated event. He dedicates his recital to Bach-Tausig, Mozart, Chopin and Beethoven pieces.

The detail of things

Francesco Piemontesi is a pianist of exceptional refinement of expression, which is allied to a consummate technical skill. Widely renowned for his interpretation of Romantic repertoire. He also has a close affinity with the later 19th century and 20th century repertoire. 

Women & Composers

On this International Women’s Day, what could be better than to highlight these talented but forgotten and unannounced female composers. You will have the pleasure to listen to works by Mel Bonis, Nadia Boulanger, Cécile Chaminade, Louise Farrenc, Augusta Holmès, Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Pauline Viardot...

Sunwook Kim's released few years ago Beethoven Sonatas in which he presented an impressive interpretation of Ludwig van Beethoven. 
He became a subtle and accomplished Beethoven specialist, by staying close to the original score, yet offering a very personal interpretation. No doubt he will provide the same accomplishment for his recital.

The poetic player

Nikolai Lugansky is a pianist who combines elegance and grace with powerful virtuosity, a true incarnation of the Russian tradition. What he likes most in Beethoven and Franck scores, is their melancholy mood close to his own.

A so young and so mature trio

Edgar Moreau’s cello and Sunwook Kim’s piano harmonize perfectly at each of their recitals. This time, it is with the violinist Clara-Jumi Kang that they will celebrate Music through two Trio for violin, cello and piano one of Tchaikovsky the other of Shostakovich.

Messiaen's pianistic summit

Heralded for his masterful conviction and insightful musicianship across a vast repertoire, the French pianist performs at the highest level on the international music scene. He is recognised as a leading interpreter of French repertoire, shining a new light on familiar as well as lesser-known works as Messiaen’s Twenty visions of the Enfants Jesus.

An insatiable curiosity, polyglot and tireless traveler, Saint-Saëns was a virtuoso pianist, a great composer and one of the best representatives of French culture. This unique concert which brings generations of artists together, pays tribute to the one who crossed the 19th century with brilliance and daring.

The 1rst YouTube star of classical music

With more than 200 million YouTube views and some 500,000 subscribers to her channel, Valentina Lisitsa is one of the most watched classical musicians on the internet, using digital innovation to champion classical music and performance. Her next Parisian recital will be dedicated to Prokofiev and Rachmaninov’s pieces.

Impressive. Night’s poems

At 25, Jan Lisiecki’s interpretations and technique speak to a maturity beyond his age. His style is close to his personality: elegant, playful, refined, and surprising. He dedicates his recital to Chopin.

Legendary pianist

Grigory Sokolov has the knack for moving his audiences to tears. His only concert in Paris will be no exception. Resolutely different, never ordinary, his visions of the main composers sharpen our mind, shake up our habits, and make us hear works from another angle.

The Belcea Quartet is not confined by traditional boundaries. It is perhaps the very fact of their diverse cultural backgrounds that is behind their dynamic and free interpretative style. The quartet’s open-minded approach to music invariably enables it to find its own unique, elegant, and refined interpretations of the main string quartet repertoire. They will perform Schubert’s quartet n°12 & 14 and Chostakovitch n°14. 

Denis Matsuev has become a virtuoso in the grandest of Russian pianistic tradition and has quickly established himself as one of the most prominent pianists of his generation. He will perform Haydn and Schubert Sonatas Chopin’s Ballade & Stravinsky’s Petrouchka.

Russian violinist Vadim Repin joins the renowned pianist Nicholas Angelich for a summit concert. To celebrate his 50th birthday, the violinist has decided to make his long-awaited return in recital at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. Vadim Repin will share the stage with his famous compatriot Nicholas Angelich, in a surprise programme, which should be announced soon!

In all delicacy

According to Le Monde review Nelson Goerner is “Majestic in Chopin, unquestionable in Debussy, the Argentinian pianist Nelson Goerner is one of those discreet artists whose career is immense.”

He will demonstrate his skill with Chopin, Albéniz and Debussy’s pieces

"It is a combination of her musical enthusiasm and her down-to-earth pragmatism what makes the artist Elena Bashkirova so compelling. » Her recital will take you to a journey through Schumann and Beethoven / Liszt repertoire.

Perfect example of a thinking musician” (Die Welt) and acclaimed for his interpretations of music from Bach to Boulez.

The work of Schubert has always occupied a special place in David Fray’s repertoire and this season, he performes Wanderer-Fantasie op. 15 D. 760 and Sonatas.

Exquisite

The Parisian Quatuor Modigliani is a regular guest of the world’s top venues and finest String Quartet & Chamber Music series. It has built true artistic friendships with other musicians such as Nicholas Angelich and Marianne Crebassa. This concert will welcome two Opéra de Paris dancers, Agnès Letestu Prima Ballerina and Florent Melac for an exceptional evening of music and dance.