Pianist Javier Perianes returns to the Alicante Concert Ensemble with a program that spotlights Brahms and Granados, performed on a Monday evening at 20:00 in the Alicante Main Theatre. The recital follows Perianes’s acclaimed appearances from prior seasons, reinforcing his standing as a leading interpreter of European repertoire. He will be joined by distinguished performers for a night that blends intimate character with lyrical breadth, celebrating two composers whose voices contrast yet complement in a single concert experience.
Javier Perianes has forged an international career that places him on the stages of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and within the ranks of leading orchestras. He collaborates with renowned conductors and maestros, among them Daniel Barenboim, Charles Dutoit, Zubin Mehta, and Gustavo Dudamel, whose creative leadership has shaped many of his high-profile performances. These collaborations underscore a shared commitment to musical storytelling through sound. (Source: artist biography and public tour notes)
In recent seasons, Perianes has expanded his engagement with major ensembles. The 2022/23 period saw debuts with the Dallas Symphony and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside returns to orchestras such as the Budapest Festival Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Oslo Philharmonic, the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, and the Luxembourg Philharmonic, as well as appearances with the Orquesta de la Comunitat Valenciana. Beyond the podium, he maintains a rigorous schedule of recital concerts across continents and remains an active chamber musician. His regular collaborations with the violist Tabea Zimmermann and the Quiroga Quartet reflect a deep commitment to intimate musical discourse that takes full advantage of chamber music’s conversational nature. (Source: concert programs and artist profiles)
Perianes’s discography spans a broad spectrum, from the core pillars of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Grieg, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, and Bartók to the Spanish and Latin American canon, including Blasco de Nebra, Mompou, Falla, Granados, and Turina. His latest recordings feature the Orchestre de Paris performing Ravel’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, alongside Casals-inspired perspectives on Tombeau and Alborada del Gracioso with conductor Josep Pons. The recorded repertoire demonstrates a commitment to both canonical masterworks and lesser-known gems, offering listeners new angles on familiar music. (Source: label notes and discography summaries)