September 2018
Kerikeri International Piano Competition 2018
The Kerikeri competition began in 1987 as a national event, under the auspices of Kerikeri Arts. A Trust was established in 2007 to take on the responsibility of presenting New Zealand’s most recognised classical music competition for solo piano. The competition became the Kerikeri International Piano Competition in 2012 and has since gained international recognition for its quality and fine organization. Awadagin will be judging, teaching and performing.
Find out more »October 2018
Grieg Piano Concerto
Roberto Minczuk Music Director Awadagin Pratt Piano Smith “The Star-Spangled Banner” Bernstein Overture to Candide Grieg Piano Concerto Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Respighi Pines of Rome Renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt returns to Popejoy Hall, playing Grieg’s grand and virtuosic Piano Concerto in the New Mexico Philharmonic’s opening Classics concert! Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide will warm your heart with its energy and beauty, as will his Symphonic Dances, featuring beloved melodies from West Side Story. Also, enjoy…
Find out more »Hopkins Symphony Orchestra – Grieg Piano Concerto
The Symphony Orchestra opens its 2018-19 season with renowned piano soloist Awadagin Pratt in the following program: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Wasps Overture Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto Awadagin Pratt, piano
Find out more »Hopkins Symphony Orchestra – Grieg Piano Concerto
The Symphony Orchestra opens its 2018-19 season with renowned piano soloist Awadagin Pratt in the following program: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Wasps Overture Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto Awadagin Pratt, piano
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November 2018
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Nir Kabaretti, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano Dohnányi: American Rhapsody Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Schumann: Symphony No. 3
Find out more »Recital, Brahms, Beethoven, Auerbach, Franck
Among his generation, pianist Awadagin Pratt is acclaimed for his musical insight and intensely involving performances in recital and with symphony orchestras. His recent recordings are the Brahms Sonatas for Cello and Piano with Zuill Bailey and the music of Judith Lang Zaimont with the Harlem Quartet. He is also the Artistic Director of the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati as well as the Artistic Director of the Art of the Piano Festival.
Find out more »December 2018
Northwest Bachfest, Winter Classics
Performances take place in Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Walla Walla, Washington. Guest artist Awadagin Pratt, piano; Benjamin Breen, violin; Martin Sher, viola; Zuill Bailey, cello. Additional details to be announced.
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