“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

La Jolla SummerFest: Passions and Storms

La Jolla, CA

JANÁČEK
String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata”
Alexi Kenney, Tessa Lark, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jonathan Swensen, cello

Selections from On an Overgrown Path
Thomas Adès, piano

Violin Sonata
Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano

THOMAS ADÈS
Suite from Tempest for Violin and Piano
Augustin Hadelich, violin; Thomas Adès, piano

BEETHOVEN
Kreutzer Sonata, Op. 47 (arr. for string quintet)
Tessa Lark, Andrew Wan, violins; Teng Li, viola; Jay Campbell, Jonathan Swensen, cellos

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July 28, 2024
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La Jolla SummerFest: Amadeus

La Jolla, CA

MOZART
Serenade No. 10 for Winds “Gran Partita”

Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, oboes; Mark Simpson, Tommaso Lonquich, clarinets; Taylor Eiffert, Max Opferkuch; basset horns; Eleni Katz, Leyla Zamora, bassoons; Jennifer Montone, Kaylet Torrez, Tricia Skye, Mike McCoy, horns; Anthony Manzo, bass; Jonathan Cohen, conductor

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July 31, 2024
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La Jolla SummerFest: Takeover with Thomas Adés

La Jolla, CA

FRANCISCO COLL
Turia

Sean Shibe, guitar; Emi Ferguson, flute; Mark Simpson, clarinet/bass clarinet; Michael Yeung, percussion; TBA, violin; TBA, viola, TBA, cello; TBA, piano; Thomas Adès, conductor

THOMAS ADÈS
Forgotten Dances – US Premiere

Sean Shibe, guitar

DE FALLA
Concerto for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin and Cello

Thomas Adès, piano; Emi Ferguson, flute; Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Tommaso Lonquich, clarinet; TBA, violin; TBA, cello

August 1, 2024
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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.

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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