Classical Music · Süddeutsche Kultur
Evgeny Kissin's Encores Redefine Concert Experience
Pianist Evgeny Kissin transforms concert encores into intimate performances where he appears vulnerable and unguarded. These supplementary pieces extend the concert experience in unexpected ways.
Evgeny Kissin's approach to concert encores transcends the traditional function of such pieces as mere appendices to the main program. By using these moments to present himself without artifice—unprotected and free from the performance apparatus surrounding the formal recital—Kissin creates a profound shift in the concert's emotional tenor. These intimate miniatures serve as a form of artistic revelation, allowing audiences to experience the pianist in an unexpectedly personal register. The encores become not just musical conclusions but rather a continuation of concert life itself.
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