The Facts
Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, joint winner of the 2009 Van Cliburn Competition, will perform a recital at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall on December 6, 2026, at 3pm. The program opens with Liszt's piano transcription of Beethoven's song cycle "An die ferne Geliebte" and continues with Beethoven's "Appassionata" Sonata. Tsujii will also play a selection of Grieg's Lyric Pieces, ranging from the "Arietta" to "March of the Trolls" and "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen." The concert closes with Mikhail Pletnev's solo piano arrangement of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite." Tickets start at £22, with multi-buy discounts of up to 30% for purchasing 15 or more events across the September 2026–January 2027 season.
The Signal
Tsujii's rapid rise since his Van Cliburn triumph has established him as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation, known for combining precision with vivid colour and an instinctive melodic sense. This recital offers a rare opportunity to hear Pletnev's virtuosic piano transcription of the Nutcracker, a glittering showpiece that transforms familiar ballet music. For collectors and curators, the program's mix of canonical works and lesser-known miniatures reflects Tsujii's thoughtful programming, while Southbank Centre's multi-buy discount strategy signals an institutional push to build sustained audience engagement across its classical season.
- Artists: Nobuyuki Tsujii
- People: Nobuyuki Tsujii, Mikhail Pletnev
- Museums: Southbank Centre
- Locations: London
- Prices: from £22
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