Part of the One-Man-Show Classical Recital Series, this piano recital features rising pianist David Khrikuli performing works by Brahms, Schumann, and Chopin. The program explores connections between three major Romantic composers through a selection of solo piano masterpieces.

About the Performance

At just 25 years old, David Khrikuli has quickly gained international attention for a playing style that combines power, poetry, and dramatic expression. During the 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, he became one of the competition's most talked-about young artists for his artistic impact and musical personality.

This recital features repertoire retained from his post-Chopin Competition touring program. Through works by Schumann, Chopin, and Brahms, the concert highlights the artistic connections between three composers central to the Romantic piano tradition.

Schumann's Kreisleriana was dedicated to Chopin, while Chopin dedicated his Ballade No. 2 to Schumann. Together, these works form one of the most notable artistic dialogues of the Romantic era. Brahms' late Four Pieces, Op.119, written decades later, continues a similarly intimate approach to piano writing, focusing on personal expression rather than large-scale structures.

Performers

David Khrikuli

David Khrikuli is a young pianist who attracted widespread attention during the 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. His performances are noted for their combination of strength, lyricism, and dramatic intensity.

Program

Johannes Brahms

• Four Pieces, Op.119

Robert Schumann

• Kreisleriana

Frédéric Chopin

• Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op.38
• Four Mazurkas, Op.17
• Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op.58

Program and duration are subject to change.

Why Go

This recital offers a chance to hear a young pianist whose performances have recently attracted international attention. The program brings together three landmark composers of the Romantic era and traces the artistic dialogue between them through some of their most celebrated piano works. For audiences interested in Romantic piano music, it presents a focused exploration of the repertoire through a single performer and a carefully curated program.