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Alim Beisembayev review
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, CardiffMoving from Schubert through Chopin to Liszt, the young pianist brought deep interpretative insights
TL;DR
- Alim Beisembayev's recital covered works by Schubert, Chopin, and Liszt, spanning the Romantic period.
- His approach to Schubert was calm and understated, contrasting with the later works.
- Beisembayev showed a strong affinity with Chopin, shaping melodies and capturing melancholy.
- Liszt's Sonata in B minor featured a 'diabolical element' and virtuosic passages.
- The pianist's precise management of Liszt's transitions and moments of silence indicated deep interpretative insights.
- An encore of Debussy was beautifully delivered.