“De Maria commands a formidable technique with immaculate finish, and profound musicianship, which he places at the service of the music., this pianist breathes new life into music.”  Stephen Greenbank

BEETHOVEN / RACHMANINOFF

This unique program will provide a dialogue between pianists and opera singers of great romantic masterpieces and lead the audience into a journey of these two great forms of art. 

“Prats is a rare genius, not only because of his extraordinary life story but because of his extraordinary gifts. The piano, he said, is merely the tool he uses to create music. The music he creates is stunning — it enthralls and amazes, while simultaneously stimulating the mind. Here is a prodigious talent whose experiences in Cuba and abroad are conveyed in each note he plays. He is now achieving the recognition that should have been his all along.” Adam Parker

ALBENIZ

“Misha Dacic’s formidable Lisztian reputation is completely borne out by the stunning virtuosity and passionate, fearless embrace of the composer’s idiom that he performs.” Jed Distler

RACHMANINOFF / LISZT / PROKOFIEV / SCRIABIN / CONSTANTINESCU / BARBER