Debut with the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle

July 06, 2017

Denis Kozhukhin steps in with the London Symphony Orchestra, performing Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 2, under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, on July 11th & 12th at the Barbican Center.

These concerts follow successful debuts with Staatskapelle Berlin performing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.1 under maestro D. Barenboim, and with Orchestra de la Suisse Romande under maestro K. Yamada performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, the return to Philharmonia Orchestra under Maestro Y. Temirkanov performing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and recitals at the Klavier-Festival Ruhr and the Boulez Saal.

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In the Press

“Kozhukhin’s calm and unassuming demeanour belied the powerful and uncompromising nature of this work, but quickly revealed an inner intensity and conviction. The Stravinskian outer movements were jagged and relentless, with punchy winds, brass and percussion all masterfully controlled by Rattle. Kozhukhin pounded aggressively through the rhythmic labyrinths, displaying the piano’s percussive elements exactly as the composer intended. But there was deftness too, particularly in the ‘night-music’ of the second movement, with Kozhukhin threading through the fog with delicacy and mystery before the bass drum rudely heralded a quite brilliant third movement.” – Bachtrack

“Bartók’s Piano Concerto No 2, a slippery work with a remarkably relaxed soloist, Denis Kozhukhin, who tripped through a hair-raising part with no-fuss dexterity.“ – The Times

“…Denis Kozhukhin the fearless soloist” – Evening Standard

“[Denis Kozhukhin] dispatched the fiendish solo part with the air of a conquering hero.” – Financial Times