Extoled by The New York Times as a pianist “whose playing combines clarity, elegance, and abundant technique,” Aristo Sham rocketed to prominence upon receipt of the gold medal and audience favorite award at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. His first-ever Eastman outing will feature works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff.

L. V. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27 No. 1 “Quasi una fantasia” (15’)
S. Rachmaninoff: Six Moments Musicaux, Op. 16 (28’)
F. Chopin: 4 Impromptus (21’)
-Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 29
-Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp major, Op. 36
-Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 51
-Fantaisie-impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66
L. V. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight” (15’)

“There was…something preternatural about Sham’s playing, with rapturous glissandos and indelible melodies emanating from fingers that seemed to dance unnaturally lightly over the keys.” — The Illinois Times

*This event is part of the Fernando Laires Piano Series, and is generously supported by the Fernando Laires Piano Fund.