Marc-André Hamelin

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 – 8:00 pm

If it’s March, it must be Marc-André Hamelin, returning for his 7th recital on our stage. “There is no one like him.” -The New York Times

Mr. Hamelin has appeared as soloist with most of the world’s leading orchestras; in 2010/2011, his orchestral appearances include Philadelphia, Seattle, and Toronto as well as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Other recital appearances include Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, the Washington Performing Arts Society, the Pro Musica Society of Montreal, and recitals in 8 European cities. Under exclusive contract with Hyperion Records, Mr. Hamelin has received 8 Grammy nominations; his Hyperion discography numbers more than forty albums.

Mr. Hamelin was recently presented with – the German Record Critics’ Award, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2003 and a Chevalier de l’Ordre du QuÈbec in 2004; he is also a member of the Royal Society of Canada. He makes his home in Boston.

Alban Berg	Sonata, Op. 1
Franz Liszt	Sonata in B Minor
Claude Debussy	Préludes, Book 2 (4 excerpts)
Marc-André Hamelin	Twelve Etudes In All The Minor Keys (5 excerpts)