Giltburg’s program featured a selection of Chopin’s most evocative nocturnes, including the Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62, No. 1; Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1; Nocturne in F-sharp Minor, Op. 48, No. 2; Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15 No. 1; Nocturne in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1; Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 55, No. 2; Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1; and Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2. Each piece was performed with an exquisite sensitivity that highlighted the emotional depth and technical brilliance of Chopin’s compositions.
In a compelling contrast, Giltburg also presented pieces from the Russian musical canon, including Medtner’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, Tchaikovsky’s “Dumka”, and Stravinsky’s “Three Movements from Petrushka”. These selections showcased the rich and diverse textures of Russian classical music, offering a fascinating dialogue between the delicate introspection of Chopin and the robust expressiveness of his Russian counterparts.
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