“One of the most admired pianists of his generation”

The New york times

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“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

Pittsburgh Symphony in Indiana, PA

Indiana, PA

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Karina Canellakis, conductor


Beethoven: Piano Concerto no. 2

October 24, 2026
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Pittsburgh Symphony

Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Karina Canellakis, conductor


Beethoven: Piano Concerto no. 2

October 25, 2026
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CMU Chamber Series: Inon Barnatan and Friends

Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts
Pittsburgh, PA

*Free and open to the public; Tickets required.*

Inon Barnatan, piano
David McCarroll, violin
Dylan Naroff, violin
Marta Krechkovsky, violin
David Harding, viola
Charlie Powers, cello

Program:

J. S. Bach, tr. Sergei Rachmaninoff: Suite from Violin Partita No. 3 in E major (BWV 1006)

Maurice Ravel: Valses Nobles et Sentimentales

Igor Stravinsky, tr. Guido Agosti: Firebird Suite

Ernest Chausson: Concert for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 21

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October 26, 2026
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latest album

Rachmaninoff Reflections

Inon Barnatan presents an album of Rachmaninoff's most piano cherished works alongside Barnatan's own transcriptions, set to release on November 10th with various selections to release as singles throughout October.

SEE album details

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