A romantic piano concert dedicated to the moon feat. Steinway Artist—Vladimir Rumyantsev.
Clair de Lune
May 16th
Carnegie Hall
Vibes: Moonlight and Poetry
Suggested dress code: Fancy-fun
Run time: 60 minutes
A striking experience - Nina T., Superb performance - Dax O., Phenomenal music - Claire L., Magical and inspiring - Ilaria S., Mindblowing performance - Claire F., Excellent musicians - Marianne C., Wonderful gift - Thomas M., The cathedral is a perfect venue for such beautiful music - Dale L., The musicians were very talented - Sol B., Absolutely LOVED it - Jasmine P., Mahler gives me visceral physical pleasure to hear - Dax O., The space was beautiful, it felt really intimate - Claire L., The lighting design was very beautiful and moving - Margo P., It was fun to see the musicians up close - Claire L., I loved the Titan Symphony - Claire L., Wonderful gift of music - Thomas M., We loved seeing the show - Rachel L., Beautiful and moving concert - Margo P., Magical experience - Ilaria S., Mindblowing concert - Claire F., An amazing experience - Abhirav J., Great acoustics in the cathedral - Tom D.
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A striking experience - Nina T., Superb performance - Dax O., Phenomenal music - Claire L., Magical and inspiring - Ilaria S., Mindblowing performance - Claire F., Excellent musicians - Marianne C., Wonderful gift - Thomas M., The cathedral is a perfect venue for such beautiful music - Dale L., The musicians were very talented - Sol B., Absolutely LOVED it - Jasmine P., Mahler gives me visceral physical pleasure to hear - Dax O., The space was beautiful, it felt really intimate - Claire L., The lighting design was very beautiful and moving - Margo P., It was fun to see the musicians up close - Claire L., I loved the Titan Symphony - Claire L., Wonderful gift of music - Thomas M., We loved seeing the show - Rachel L., Beautiful and moving concert - Margo P., Magical experience - Ilaria S., Mindblowing concert - Claire F., An amazing experience - Abhirav J., Great acoustics in the cathedral - Tom D. 〰️
Carnegie Hall
Stern Auditorium
The Artists
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Piano SoloVladimir Rumyantsev is an internationally revered pianist, known for his virtuosity and ability to interpret the piano's vast repertoire. His talent emerged early and at just seven years old, he made his debut at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory where he won Moscow's Glinka competition.
Rumyantsev received his foundational training at the Gnessin Moscow Special School for Music under Mikhail Khokhlov and later studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Sergey Dorensky, Alexander Bakhchiev, Elena Sorokina, Pavel Nersessian and Nikolai Lugansky. He completed his advanced degrees at the Mannes School of Music in New York under Prof. Pavlina Dokovska and is currently pursuing his DMA at The Hartt School under the mentorship of Jose Ramos Santana.
Rumyantsev has performed all of the world at such prestigious venues as the Moscow Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, the Great Guild in Riga, the Dzintari Concert Hall and the Bolshoi Theatre including several theaters in China, participating in such renowned festivals as the Golden Mask Festival in Moscow, the Bermuda Piano Festival, The Art of Piano Duo in Boston, IKIF and the Mannes Summer Piano Festival in New York. His performances of Shostakovich and Stravinsky Concertos led to collaborations with the Mariinsky Ballet, under the batons of Valery Gergiev and Boris Gruzin.
In 2024 he recorded "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Sean Hickey for piano solo, which is set for release in early 2025 by Sono Luminus. Most recently, Rumyantsev toured the world as a solo artist with Twyla Tharp Dance for her Diamond Jubilee.
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Conductor and Artistic Director
Israeli conductor and impresario Daniel Zinn is revolutionizing the 21st-century classical music scene by redefining the concert experience. Drawing tens of thousands to his performances, Zinn's distinctive approach emphasizes hospitality and authentic emotional engagement. His productions, known for their immersive and welcoming atmosphere, not only attract avid classical enthusiasts but also new audiences, bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary listening experiences. Zinn's innovative vision is setting a new standard for how classical music is appreciated in the modern era.
ROMANTIC SPECIAL
CLAIR DE LUNE
A romantic piano concert dedicated to the moon featuring Steinway Artist Vladimir Rumyantsev.
Join us for an evening of famous piano music inspired by the moon. Generations of composers, moved by the night light, wrote masterpieces in the dark while the rest of the world was dreaming.
May 16th
8:00 PM
Carnegie Hall / Stern Auditorium
Vibe: Moonlight and Poetry
Dress code: Fancy-fun
FEATURED MUSIC
Moonlight Sonata — L.V. Beethoven
Clair de Lune — C. Debussy
and more
Conversational concert. Developed by Daniel Zinn, the conversational concert goes beyond program notes. Through conversation with the artist, the host acts as a representative of the audience—asking questions that invite both historical context and personal insight, so the audience leaves with a more vivid impression of every piece on the program.
Vladimir Rumyantsev — Piano
Daniel Zinn — Host
Vladimir Rumyantsev is an internationally acclaimed pianist celebrated for dazzling virtuosity and profound interpretations across the piano repertoire. A prodigy who debuted at age seven in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, he has since performed at Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, and The Kennedy Center, collaborating with renowned conductors including Valery Gergiev. A graduate of the Moscow Conservatory and the Mannes School of Music, Rumyantsev is completing his Doctorate at The Hartt School. His recent projects include a world tour with Twyla Tharp Dance and the forthcoming release of Sean Hickey’s Sapiens on Sono Luminus.
