Great Anticipation: Sergei Babayan opens the East-West Festival NRW with his new solo program SONGS – Get your tickets now!
This is not to be missed: The legendary pianist Sergei Babayan, “one of the greatest pianists of our time” (Bachtrack), will open the 3rd East-West Festival NRW on November 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Beethoven-Haus Bonn with an extraordinary solo recital – his program SONGS.
With unmatched depth and poetry, Babayan makes the piano sing – in the spirit of the great vocal traditions. His program SONGS is a captivating homage to the human voice:
The first half features Schubert songs in virtuosic arrangements by Liszt, romances by Schumann, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff, as well as sensitive transcriptions by Ponce, Kreisler, and Volodos. The second half is dedicated to lyrical miniatures by Mompou, Sibelius, Komitas, Poulenc, Gershwin, and others – including some of Babayan’s own transcriptions. He transforms vocal gems like Grieg’s “Ein Traum” or Fauré’s “Au bord de l’eau” into deeply felt pianistic monologues.
“Sergei Babayan is a genius. Period.” – Le Devoir (Canada)
“The quiet beauty and emotional fire of his interpretations are unique.” – The Times (London)
🎟️ Seating is limited – secure your tickets now for this unforgettable musical event at the Beethoven-Haus Bonn!
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One evening – one piano – one master. SONGS with Sergei Babayan.
A concert that gets under your skin.
SERGEI BABAYAN November, 2nd 2025
