Friday 5 February, 19:30

Peace Philharmonic & Nikolay Khozyainov

Led by pianist, composer and conductor Nikolay Khozyainov, the Peace Philharmonic Orchestra traces a journey between luminous lyricism and searing modernity. The programme pairs Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 with the world premieres of Khozyainov’s Intermezzo for Strings and his Piano Concerto, foregrounding intimacy and orchestral power. Sparse textures, incandescent piano writing and decisive brass moments shape a concert of solemn beauty and eruptive energy, inviting a reflective and visceral listening experience.

Place de Neuve 5,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: Peace Philharmonic Orchestra. Nikolay Khozyainov
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Photo Credit: Peace Philharmonic Orchestra. Nikolay Khozyainov

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