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Alexandre Kantorow — Seoul
French pianist Alexandre Kantorow won first prize, the gold medal and the Grand Prix at the 16th International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2019, the first French winner in its history; Gramophone called him a “fire-breathing virtuoso with a poetic charm”. On Friday 4 December 2026 at 7:30pm he gives a recital in the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall: Liszt’s variations on a Bach theme and Medtner’s First Sonata in F minor before the interval, then Chopin’s Prelude in C-sharp minor and Beethoven’s last piano sonata, Op. 111. About 120 minutes with a 20-minute interval; tickets are KRW 50,000–110,000.
In 2019 he took first prize, the gold medal and the Grand Prix at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, the first French winner in its history.
Gramophone called him a “fire-breathing virtuoso with a poetic charm” and Fanfare “Liszt reincarnated”; his 2024 Brahms–Schubert album won Gramophone’s 2025 Piano Award.
Before the interval come Liszt’s variations on the Bach cantata theme Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen and Medtner’s First Sonata in F minor.
After it, Chopin’s Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 45, leads to Beethoven’s last piano sonata, Op. 111: just two movements, ending in ever quieter variations on an arietta.
The Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall opened in 1988 as Korea’s first hall built for classical music, and has 2,505 seats since its 2005 renovation.
Its three tiers wrap around the stage, and the seats behind it double as choir stalls, which the hall itself counts among its sights.
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Limit 4 tickets per person.
One second-half piece is still to be announced, and the programme may change.
Primary-school age and over only, with proof of age.
The Concert Hall seats 2,505 on three levels, with choir seats behind the stage; GoWoah has no plan yet, and the Seoul Arts Center page has level plans and seat views.
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Friday 4 December 2026, 7:30pm (Seoul time), about 120 minutes including a 20-minute interval.
Asia/SeoulSeoul Arts Center is at 2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul; the nearest subway station is Nambu Bus Terminal on Line 3.
Primary-school age and over (born 2019 or earlier); without proof of age, entry is refused even with a ticket and an adult. Member and welfare discounts need proof when collecting tickets, or the difference is charged.
KRW 50,000–110,000
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Alexandre Kantorow at a concert in Basel, April 2024; a file photo, not this recital.
Information checked on 2026-10-10
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