Classical Music Inside Out: Olga Kern
  • DATE & TIME Mar 19, 2026 7:30 PM
  • LOCATION Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater
  • ALL-IN PRICE(S) Start at $39

Gold medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Olga Kern is celebrated for her electrifying stage presence and dazzling technique. She has performed with top orchestras worldwide, including the National Symphony and Czech Philharmonic, captivating audiences with her mastery of Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Tchaikovsky. Don’t miss the chance to experience this extraordinary pianist in a performance of brilliance and passion.

Classical Music Inside Out is under the artistic direction of GRAMMY® Award-winning Cellist Zuill Bailey. Zuill Bailey is underwritten by Bill Passey and Maria Silva.

Program:

Beethoven: Variations on a Theme by Salieri

Schumann: Carnaval

Gershwin: Three Preludes

Gershwin: "Fascinating Rhythm" (arr. Earl Wild)

Rachmaninoff: Six moments musicaux, Op. 16, No. 4, Presto

Rachmaninoff: Études-Tableaux, op. 33 (1914 ed.), No. 8, G Minor

Rachmaninoff: Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3, No. 4, Polichinelle

Tchaikovsky: Méditation

Scriabin: 8 Études, Op. 42, No. 4, F-sharp Major, No. 5, C-sharp Minor

Balakirev: Islamey

Gold medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Olga Kern is celebrated for her electrifying stage presence and dazzling technique. She has performed with top orchestras worldwide, including the National Symphony and Czech Philharmonic, captivating audiences with her mastery of Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Tchaikovsky. Don’t miss the chance to experience this extraordinary pianist in a performance of brilliance and passion.

Classical Music Inside Out is under the artistic direction of GRAMMY® Award-winning Cellist Zuill Bailey. Zuill Bailey is underwritten by Bill Passey and Maria Silva.

Program:

Beethoven: Variations on a Theme by Salieri

Schumann: Carnaval

Gershwin: Three Preludes

Gershwin: "Fascinating Rhythm" (arr. Earl Wild)

Rachmaninoff: Six moments musicaux, Op. 16, No. 4, Presto

Rachmaninoff: Études-Tableaux, op. 33 (1914 ed.), No. 8, G Minor

Rachmaninoff: Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3, No. 4, Polichinelle

Tchaikovsky: Méditation

Scriabin: 8 Études, Op. 42, No. 4, F-sharp Major, No. 5, C-sharp Minor

Balakirev: Islamey

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