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In a career spanning 25 years, French pianist Alexandre Tharaud has become a unique figure in the classical music world and a key exponent of French pianism. As a recitalist, he is a regular guest at the world’s most prestigious venues. His extraordinary discography of over 25 solo albums, most of which received major awards from the music press, features repertoire ranging from Couperin, Bach and Scarlatti, through Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninov, to the major 20^th-century French composers as well as film and pop music.

In this recital, Tharaud will be playing a beautiful all-French programme, opening with a sparkling suite by the monumental French Baroque composer Rameau, before plunging into a celebration of the heights of French Romanticism with the beloved works of Debussy, Satie and Ravel.

Alexandre Tharaud (Piano)

“Aristocrat of the keyboard. Cool, supple and elegant…a fine union of sense and sensibility.” Gramophone

“Tharaud brings the slightest nuances to light with a scintillating tone.” The Classic Review

“Supremely beautiful.” Bachtrack

“Tharaud’s combination of formidable technique with pianistic finesse helped make this a dynamic affair.” The Guardian

• Victoires de la Musique Classique “Soliste Instrumental” of Year 2021
• Has performed with Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre National de France, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Cleveland and Philadelphia Orchestras, etc
• Winner of Diapason d’Or de l’Année and CHOC du Monde de la Musique

Featured artists:

Alexandre Tharaud
(Piano)