Alexander Melnikov

"Melnikov's fine, highly musical phrasing, and his brilliant touch made the concert an unforgettable experience.”

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Alexander Melnikov

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Alexander Melnikov must be the most versatile pianist of this moment, his repertoire ranging from C.Ph.E. Bach on historical instruments to Ligeti Piano Concerto and everything in between. He will do a romantic concerto with a top ranking symphony orchestra, an intimate duo recital with Isabelle Faust, a song recital with Claron McFadden or a lead and play with a famous chamber orchestra. His playing is imbued with an acute, compelling and almost sarcastic humour. An artist whose intelligence and empathy will allow generous detours despite his obsession for precision. Always good for surprises!

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Alexander Melnikov in 2026-2027

Programmes and projects

In 2027 the world will be commemorating that Beethoven died 2027 years ago and for this Alexander Melnikov and Jean Guihen Queyras will be presenting all Cello Sonatas in two successive concerts.
There is also an exciting programme with his long time musical partner Isabelle Faust. And those who are looking for a nice solo programme, will be happy to hear that Melnikov is offering a recital with works by Schubert, Liszt and Scriabin. With Cuarteto Casals he will be performing Brahms’ Piano Quintet

SOLO

NATURAL PHENOMENA
Schubert: Fantasy op. 15, D 760 “Wanderer”
Schumann: Forest Scenes, Op. 82
Liszt: Waldesrauschen & Gnomenreigen
Liszt: Nuages Gris
Scriabin: Vers la flamme Op. 72
Scriabin Guirlandes Op. 73 no. 1
Scriabin Flammes sombres Op. 73 no. 2
Scriabin Five Preludes Op. 74
Scriabin Piano Sonata No. 9 Op. 68 “Black Mass”

WITH ISABELLE FAUST

PROKOFIEV, SHOSTAKOVICH, SCHÖNBERG, BUSONI
Prokofiev: "Five Melodies“ Op. 35
Shostakovich: Sonata in G major Op. 134
Schönberg: Fantasy Op. 47
Busoni: Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 a

WITH CUARTETO CASALS

GERMAN ROMANTICISM
Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D major Op. 44 No. 1, MWV R 30
Schumann: Forest Scenes, Op. 82
Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34

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