UW World Series: Olga Kern
$40-$45
Charles-Valentin Alkan — 12 Etudes in all the Major Keys
Charles-Valentin Alkan — G major
Frédéric Chopin — Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor Op. 35
Sergei Rachmaninoff — Preludes Op. 23
Sergei Rachmaninoff — Preludes Op. 32
Beethoven – Variations on a theme by Salieri, WoO 73
Alkan – 12 Etudes in all the Major Keys, Op. 35: No. 3, G major
Chopin – Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 35
Rachmaninoff – 12 preludes from Op. 23 and Op. 32
Recognized as one of her generation’s great pianists, Olga Kern was born into a family of musicians with direct links to Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. In 2001, she became the first woman in over 30 years to receive the Gold Medal at the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and subsequently her career has brought her to many of the world’s most important venues. With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, the young Russian pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike.