“One of the most admired pianists of his generation”

The New york times

About inon

“This is superior playing, in which penetrating musicianship, compelling interpretive insight and elegant pianism achieve near perfect equilibrium.”

BBC Music

“One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Inon Barnatan has received universal acclaim for his “uncommon sensitivity” (The New Yorker), “impeccable musicality and phrasing” (Le Figaro), and his stature as “a true poet of the keyboard: refined, searching, unfailingly communicative” (The Evening Standard). A multifaceted musician, Barnatan is equally celebrated as soloist, curator and collaborator.

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“One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Inon Barnatan has received universal acclaim for his “uncommon sensitivity” (The New Yorker), “impeccable musicality and phrasing” (Le Figaro), and his stature as “a true poet of the keyboard: refined, searching, unfailingly communicative” (The Evening Standard). A multifaceted musician, Barnatan is equally celebrated as soloist, curator and collaborator.

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Beethoven concerto no. 4 - Gilbert & Barnatan | NDR

Inon Barnatan plays Beethoven's 4th piano concerto with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie under the direction of Alan Gilbert

Upcoming performances

Noe Music

San Francisco, CA

All Schubert program

December 7, 2025
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco, CA

Chamber Music Tuesday with Inon Barnatan

Antonin Dvořák: Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81

December 9, 2025
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Taipei International Chamber Music Festival

National Concert Hall
Tapei, Taiwan

Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo sopranoPaul Huang, Richard Lin, Hao-Tun Teng, Chih-Hong Tseng, Yi-Ju Chen, Chu-Chun Tsai, Chang-Wen Hung, Chieh-An Tseng, violinTimothy Ridout, Grace Huang, violaDaniel Müller-Schott, Simon Thompson, Yi-Shien Lien, Jih-Sheng Huang, Ying-Chi Tang, Shr-Kai An, Ching-Yi Tseng, Hsuan-Chin Lin, celloAnders Norell, fluteShannon Shuen Chieh, harpInon Barnatan, piano

‍works include
Gabriel Fauré: Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45

Edward Elgar: Piano Quintet in A minor, Op. 84

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January 6-10, 2026
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The evening’s undisputed star was Barnatan… From barely audible, feathery trills to heaven-storming thunderbolts, Barnatan orchestrated every phrase with sovereign mastery… fine music-making wedded to astounding technique.

The Washington Post

“A breathtaking charisma that comes from gorgeously turned out technique, a masterly sense of color, and an expressiveness that can question, weep, or shout joy from the rooftops.”

Philadelphia Inquirer