PAC: Nikolai Lugansky

Campus Location: Performing Arts Center Concert Hall Address: Soka University 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Event Type: Performing Arts Link: https://www.soka.edu/soka-performing-arts-center/calendar-events/nikolai-lugansky “The pianist of the overwhelming sensitivity, who puts forward not himself, but the music…” - The Daily Telegraph (UK) FEATURED ARTIST: Nikolai Lugansky, piano PROGRAM: MENDELSSOHN 6 Lieder ohne Worte - Op.19 No1 E major - Op.38 No6 A flat major ‘Duett’ - Op.67 No4 C major ‘Spinnenlied’ - Op.67 No6 E major ‘Lullaby’ - Op.67 No2 F sharp minor - Op.85 No4 D major SCHUMANN Carnaval de Vienne (Faschingsschwank aus Wien Op. 26) INTERMISSION WAGNER 4 Scenes from “Götterdämmerung”, WWV 86D - Brünnhilde and Siegfried’s love duet. Prologue - Siegfried’s Rhine Journey - Siegfried’s Funeral March. Act III - Finale: Brünnhilde’s Immolation. Act III - transcription for piano by Nikolai Lugansky WAGNER Isolde’s Liebestod. Act III from “Tristan und Isolde” - transcription for piano, S.447 by Franz Liszt Did you know Nikolai Lugansky once performed Rachmaninov’s entire solo works in a three-concert cycle? This remarkable feat, celebrated at venues like Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris and Wigmore Hall in London, showcases the extraordinary talent of a pianist hailed as “the most trailblazing and meteoric performer of all” by Gramophone. Born in Moscow, Lugansky’s prodigious talent was evident early on. By 16, he had already won the All-Union competition of young musicians in Tbilisi, setting the stage for a stellar career. His deep emotional resonance and technical brilliance bring the music of classical masters to life with unparalleled intensity. Lugansky regularly performs with top-tier orchestras, including the Berliner Philharmoniker and London Symphony Orchestra, earning standing ovations in concert halls worldwide. His acclaimed recordings, such as Rachmaninov’s 24 Preludes and César Franck’s Préludes, Fugues & Chorals, have won numerous awards, including the Diapason d’Or. Beyond performing, Lugansky is a dedicated educator, sharing his profound musical knowledge with students at the Moscow Conservatory since 1998. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Nikolai Lugansky and experience the magic of a true piano master. Secure your tickets now for this extraordinary musical journey!

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