Pianists in the Diamond: Saleem Ashkar (IL/PS) – Schumann and his life
Pianist Saleem Ashkar once again puts the artistic couple Clara and Robert Schumann in focus, this evening on solo piano!
Programme
WA Mozart (1756-1791): Violin Sonata in A major, K. 526
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Violin Sonata no. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Intermission
Donghoon Shin (b. 1983): Winter Sonata (Danish premiere)
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Violin Sonata no. 2 in G major, M.77
Tonight's concert is the second of two concerts that shed light on the world of Robert Schumann. This time, the focus is on the musical and personal dynamics between Robert Schumann and his wife, the pianist and composer Clara Schumann, and their relationship with Brahms, among others.
Both concerts (first concert: 25 March, 2025) feature music by American David Coleman, who is both inspired by and quotes Schumann.
Experience Saleem Ashkar on solo piano this evening.
Participants
Saleem Ashkar
Pianist Saleem Ashkar made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 22 and has since established a major international career. He has played with orchestras all over the world, including the Vienna Philharmonic and the Copenhagen Phil. He is particularly known as a Beethoven specialist, having published Beethoven's complete piano sonatas. He is also a professor of piano and head of the piano program at Brown University.
Part of the series Pianists in the Diamond
Photo: Laura Stamer
A handful of times a year we let the best pianists of the time get their hands on The Black Diamond's grand concert piano for a solo concert.
The event is part of the series Pianists in the Diamond.
Pianists in the Diamond is supported by Beckett Fonden.
