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Kolesnikov: A Pianist's Sculptor of Sound
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov showcased mastery in Chopin, Rameau, and Duphly.
- His performance emphasized contrasts, from intimate delicacy to powerful expression.
- Kolesnikov's unerring sense of musical line captivated the audience.
Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov delivered a meticulously controlled program at Wigmore Hall, featuring works by Chopin, Rameau, and Jacques Duphly. His performance began with Chopin's Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 62 No. 2, notable for its intimate and delicate touch. This was followed by movements from a suite by the largely forgotten French composer Duphly, which Kolesnikov presented as a cohesive fantasia.
Kolesnikov further explored contrasts with Chopin's Nocturne in E flat, Op. 55 No. 2, balancing rhapsodic legato with finely tuned dissonance. The interval performance of Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, highlighted his intense focus on the piece's unfolding narrative and virtuosic demands.
