Kenny Broberg
Jeremy Enlow - The Cliburn
Kenneth Broberg
press release: In-the-know musical audiences appreciate Salon Piano Series’ dedication to 19th Century European salon-style concerts and their ability to attract gifted new artists. This year the Series introduces Madison to two accomplished new pianists and a dynamic chamber music ensemble, and brings back the ever-popular Ilya Yakushev.
Season tickets are now on sale at salonpianoseries.org, as are individual concert tickets. This season you will hear:
Born and raised in Minneapolis, pianist Kenny Broberg won the silver medal at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition with performances marked by “an imaginative shaping of themes, revelation of inner voices, and an unfailing sense of momentum” (Texas Classical Review).
He continues to build a reputation for fresh interpretations, distinguished by a “bright, pearly tone quality” and “a clean, pellucid beauty” in his sound (Star Tribune).
The program will include:
César Franck - Prélude, Fugue et Variation, op. 18 (transcribed by H. Bauer)
Nikolay Medtner - Sonata in E Minor, op. 25/2 “Night Wind”
Marc-André Hamelin - Toccata on “L’homme armé”
Claude Debussy - Children’s Corner
- Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
- Jimbo’s Lullaby
- Serenade for the Doll
- The Snow is Dancing
- The Little Shepherd
- Golliwogg’s Cakewalk
George Gershwin - Three Preludes
- Allegro ben ritmato e deciso (B flat major)
- Andante con moto (C sharp minor)
- [Agitato] (E flat minor)
Future series concerts are Jan. 6, Feb. 23 and April 6, 2019.
Season tickets are now on sale at salonpianoseries.org, as are individual concert tickets. Tickets are $50 at the door or $45 in advance, season tickets are $150. Purchase tickets online at brownpapertickets.com or in-person at Farley’s House of Pianos. Service fees may apply.