Konstantin Shamray – Piano Recital

Harris International Piano Series | Elder Hall

Beloved by Adelaide audiences for his fearless virtuosity and intellectual depth, Konstantin Shamray returns to the Harris International Piano Series with a commanding and wide‑ranging recital at Elder Hall.

This richly contrasted programme spans three centuries of piano repertoire, opening with the architectural elegance and rhythmic vitality of J. S. Bach’s English Suite in D minor. From there, Shamray explores colour, mysticism and sonority in two Preludes by Olivier Messiaen, after which the focus shifts to the refinement and technical ingenuity of Debussy’s Four Études, works that transform pianistic challenges into shimmering sound worlds.

After interval, The recital concludes with the explosive drama of Shostakovich's Sonata in B minor, a landmark 20th‑century work of searing power, biting irony and relentless momentum. The recital concludes with one of Shamray's specialities - the Fantasy by Scriabin.

This is a recital of exceptional scope and impact, showcasing Shamray’s mastery across styles—from Baroque clarity to modernist fire—and promises an unforgettable evening for lovers of great piano music.

Programme

J. S. Bach – English Suite in D minor

Olivier Messiaen – Two Preludes

Claude Debussy – Four Études

Interval

Sergei Prokofiev – Sonata No. 6

Scriabin - Fantasy