World-renowned Turkish-born German-trained pianist Fazıl Say’s artistry stretches from chamber music to jazz. He is not simply a pianist of genius, but also a master composer and improviser. With his extraordinary pianistic talents, Say has been touching audiences and critics alike for more than twenty-five years. Concerts with this artist are something different. They are direct, more open, more exciting; in short, they go straight to the heart.   Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331

François Couperin: 21^st Order in E Minor from Fourth Book of Harpsichord Pieces

Claude Debussy: Suite bergamasque, L. 75  

Fazıl Say: Yeni hayat (“New Life”) Sonata for Piano, op. 99 (North American premiere)

Fazıl Say: Kara Toprak (“Black Earth”) for Piano

Fazıl Say: Paganini Jazz