Nikolai Lugansky

Name: Nikolai Lugansky
Start: 2025-02-23T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Soka Performing Arts Center

Schedule

Sun Feb 23 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Soka Performing Arts Center | Aliso Viejo, CA

“The pianist of the overwhelming sensitivity, who puts forward not himself, but the music…” - The Daily Telegraph (UK)

FEATURED ARTIST:
Nikolai Lugansky, piano
PROGRAM:
MENDELSSOHN Songs Without Words (“Lieder ohne Worte”) - Selection TBA
SCHUBERT Fantasie in C major, Op. 15 (D.760), “Wanderer Fantasy”
INTERMISSION
WAGNER (Arr. Lugansky) 4 Scenes from Götterdämmerung, WWV 86D
WAGNER/LISZT “Isoldens Liebestod” from “Tristan und Isolde,” transcription for piano, S.447

Did you know Nikolai Lugansky once performed Rachmaninov’s entire solo works in a three-concert cycle? This remarkable feat, celebrated at venues like Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris and Wigmore Hall in London, showcases the extraordinary talent of a pianist hailed as “the most trailblazing and meteoric performer of all” by Gramophone.
Born in Moscow, Lugansky’s prodigious talent was evident early on. By 16, he had already won the All-Union competition of young musicians in Tbilisi, setting the stage for a stellar career. His deep emotional resonance and technical brilliance bring the music of classical masters to life with unparalleled intensity.
Lugansky regularly performs with top-tier orchestras, including the Berliner Philharmoniker and London Symphony Orchestra, earning standing ovations in concert halls worldwide. His acclaimed recordings, such as Rachmaninov’s 24 Preludes and César Franck’s Préludes, Fugues & Chorals, have won numerous awards, including the Diapason d’Or.
Beyond performing, Lugansky is a dedicated educator, sharing his profound musical knowledge with students at the Moscow Conservatory since 1998.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Nikolai Lugansky and experience the magic of a true piano master. Secure your tickets now for this extraordinary musical journey!