Pianist Kirill Gerstein performs a vivid programme showcasing contrasting styles -ranging from the classical era to a contemporary-jazz première of a new work written specially for him by jazz musician Brad Mehldau.
Brad Mehldau: Variations on a Melancholy Theme
Johannes Brahms: 28 Variations on a Theme by Paganini, op. 35
Josef Haydn: Variations in F minor, Hob. XVII/6 (‘Un Piccolo Divertimento)
Robert Schumann: Carnaval, op. 9
Kirill Gerstein (piano)
RTÉ lyric fm, Tuesday 4June, 8pm-10pm