Melbourne Chamber Music Society: Benjamin Grosvenor, Pianist

British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is internationally recognized for his electrifying performances, distinctive sound and insightful interpretations. His virtuosic command over the most arduous technical complexities underpins the remarkable depth and understanding of his music making.

Recent and forthcoming concerto highlights include engagements with the Boston and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the San Francisco and Washington National Symphony Orchestras.

In recital, Benjamin regularly performs at major venues such as London’s Barbican and Wigmore Halls, Theatre de Champs Elysees, Paris, Munich’s Herkulessaal, Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona. Washington’s Kennedy Center, and New York’s Carnegie Hall.

Mr. Grosvenor records for Decca Classics and recently released a CD of both Chopin Piano Concertos with the Scottish National Orchestra.

Program:

Franck: Prelude, Chorale and Fugue

Schumann: Fantasy in C Major, Opus 17

Albeniz: Iberia (Book 1)

Ravel: Jeux d’eau

Ravel: La Valse