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RachFest

THE BIGGEST, BADDEST SHOWDOWN
OF THE CENTURY WILL HAPPEN
AT THE PIANO.

Making his way to the Houston Symphony stage, Kirill Gerstein -
one of only six recipients to have ever been so honored with the Gilmore Artist Award.
His opponent, Sergei Rachmaninoff - creator of four knuckle-busting piano concertos.
Spend the first 3 weekends of January with the Houston Symphony and witness
Kirill Gerstein as he attacks the notorious Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos in an unprecedented event.

1 Piano. 2 Masters. 3 Epic Weekends.

RachFest 1 – Rach 3

January 5, 7, 8, 2012

Edward Gardner

conductor

Kirill Gerstein

piano

WagNER:

Prelude from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Rachmaninoff:

Piano Concerto No. 3

Symphonic Dances

 

Beloved by audiences, feared by piano virtuosi all around the world, prepare yourself to hear the mighty “Rach 3” live!

 


RachFest 2 – Rach 1 & 4

January 13, 14, 15, 2012

Hans Graf

conductor

Kirill Gerstein

piano

Rachmaninoff:

Piano Concerto No. 1

The Isle of the Dead

Piano Concerto No. 4

 

Ranging from youth to maturity,
can Gerstein conquer the technical fireworks of the first and the complexity of the fourth?






RachFest 3 – Rach 2

January 19, 21, 22, 2012

Hans Graf

conductor

Kirill Gerstein

piano

Rachmaninoff:

Vocalise

Piano Concerto No. 2

Symphony No. 3

 

Saving the best for last—the beloved Rach 2—can Gerstein complete this herculean challenge?





 

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Click below to watch videos of
Kirill Gerstein performing Rachmaninoff