Yefim Bronfman

Internationally recognized as one of today's most acclaimed and admired pianists, Yefim Bronfman is known for his exceptional lyrical gifts backed by a commanding technique. Widely praised for his solo, chamber and orchestral recordings, Bronfman has won multiple Grammy awards, the Avery Fisher Prize and has a prolific catalog of recordings and illustrious collaborations. His return to Meany features a program of piano sonatas by Schubert, Chopin and Prokofiev, plus Schumann’s celebration of Carnival, Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26.

The ENCORE program for this performance is available to READ ONLINE

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PROGRAM

FRANZ SCHUBERT: Piano Sonata No. 14 in A Minor, Op. 143 

ROBERT SCHUMANN: Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26

ESA-PEKKA SALONEN: Sisar

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58

SERGEI PROKOFIEV: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83, “Stalingrad”

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