Russian born pianist Nikolai Demidenko was one of the winners of the Montreal International Music Competition and the International Tchaikovsky Competition. Authoritative interpretations of over fifty concerti specifically those of Beethoven, Brahms, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky have brought Nikolai worldwide recognition and critical acclaim. His passionate, virtuosic performances and musical individuality marked him as one of the most extraordinary pianist of this century.
Nikolai has worked with many renowned conductors such as Yuri Temirkanov, Sir Roger Norrington, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Charles Dutoit, Evgeny Svetlanov and Sir Andrew Davis. Orchestras with whom he collaborated include the St Petersburg Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Ulster Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, etc.
Program:
Beethoven - Sonata op.106 “Hammerklavier"
Schubert - 3 Moments Musical
Franck- Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8 (arr. A. Cortot for piano)
* The program is subject to change without any prior notice.