RAISED IN PASSION: THE RACHMANINOFF LEGACY – ARTEM KUZNETSOV IN CONCERT

The Lilia Khakimova and C. Robert Bunch Concert Series

Friday, April 25, 7:30 pm | Tickets

Cultural Center – Our Texas | 2337 Bissonnet Houston, TX 77005 | 713.395.3301

We continue our new Lilia Khakimova and C. Robert Bunch Concert Series with a night of musical fire and elegance with Raised in Passion: The Rachmaninoff Legacy, an all-Rachmaninoff piano recital by the acclaimed Artem Kuznetsov.

Following his powerful performance in Romantic Reveries, Kuznetsov returns to our stage with a program dedicated entirely to the works of Sergei Rachmaninoff, the iconic composer whose music pulses with beauty, longing, and breathtaking virtuosity. This one-hour recital promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Russian Romanticism, showcasing Kuznetsov’s passionate artistry and expressive command.

The program includes:
S. Rachmaninoff – Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3
• Élégie in E-flat minor
• Prélude in C-sharp minor
• Mélodie in E major
• Polichinelle in F-sharp minor
• Sérénade in B-flat minor
Piano Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 28

Artem Kuznetsov is an award-winning pianist known for his lyrical interpretations and electrifying presence. He has performed across the U.S. and Europe in prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, and has been featured on WQXR and WFMT radio. Currently a Doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin, Kuznetsov continues to build a distinguished career as a soloist and chamber musician.
We encourage early reservations—seating is limited!
Lilia Khakimova and C. Robert Bunch made a significant contribution that allowed us to acquire a beautiful new baby grand piano, which will be showcased in the upcoming series.