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Step into a world of virtuosity and madness as acclaimed pianist Panos Karan returns to the illustrious stage of 1901 Arts Club, presenting "Chopin Etudes and Other Stories Part 2: Virtuosity and Madness". Prepare to be mesmerised as Karan delves into the intricate complexities of Chopin's Etudes Op.25, navigating the delicate balance between technical brilliance and emotional depth with captivating mastery. But the journey doesn't end there. Experience the haunting beauty and tumultuous passion of Schumann's Kreisleriana, where virtuosity intertwines with madness in a whirlwind of musical expression. Karan's profound interpretation brings to life the vivid contrasts and intricate narratives woven throughout Schumann's masterpiece, captivating audiences with each fleeting moment of brilliance and turmoil.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical exploration and artistic revelation, as Panos Karan invites you to embark on a journey through the realms of virtuosity and madness. Reserve your tickets now and immerse yourself in an evening of unparalleled musical excellence at the 1901 Arts Club. |
Programme (no interval)F. Chopin
12 Études Op.25 R. Schumann Kreisleriana Op.16 |
Panos Karan
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“A first class pianist offering one of the finest [Chopin] Etudes available” Panos Karan is a pianist, conductor and humanitarian whose ideas are fast shaping the understanding of classical music in the 21st century. Born in Greece and educated at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Panos has taken music from the world’s top concert halls into the Amazon jungle, to the most impoverished districts of Kolkata, to prisons of war-torn Sierra Leone, and to the evacuation centres of post-tsunami Japan. Most recent performances include four solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, New York, Symphony Hall, Boston, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Sydney Opera House and Tokyo Opera City, at the presence of Empress Michiko of Japan.
In September 2010 Panos founded the charity Keys of Change helping bring music to young people living under extraordinary circumstances around the world. In 2014 he founded the Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta in Japan, and in 2019 the Accra Youth Sinfonietta in Ghana and the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta in India. He has recorded Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 and recently the 24 Chopin Etudes in a live recital at London’s Cadogan Hall. Panos Karan has visited more than 130 countries, has lived in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Athens, Tokyo and currently resides in London. He speaks seven languages. |
“His passion for the piano not only comes through, but it bursts like a flood breaking a bank.”
Pianist Magazine