Review: Igor Levit: Encounter
Another superbly serious encounter courtesy of Igor Levit.
Another superbly serious encounter courtesy of Igor Levit.
Levit goes full cycle – pianist stakes his claim as a Beethovenian for contemporary ears.
Star pianist’s profound new album is grown out of tragedy.
The decision comes after the Awards faced a backlash, including from artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Mariss Jansons and the Leipzig Gewandhaus, for recognising a rap duo whose works have been deemed anti-Semitic.
The Russian-born pianist has attracted attention for his keen musicianship as well as his anti-Brexit, anti-Trump views.
Igor Levit and Daniel Barenboim have each made an appeal to European unity at the music festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Steve Davislim's Tito will also be among the highlights to catch the ears of Aussie audiences.
A highly articulate, soul-searching performance from this ever-thoughtful pianist.