Some concerts celebrate a career. Others mark the beginning of a new chapter.
Following the international release of his acclaimed album FUSIONS, pianist Nikolay Medvedev comes to Prague with a programme that reflects both artistic freedom and extraordinary virtuosity.
Blending Gershwin's timeless lyricism with Kapustin's dazzling imagination and Earl Wild's legendary transcriptions, the recital invites audiences into a musical world where classical tradition meets the spirit of jazz.
This recital of Fusions — Nikolay Medvedev's celebrated program of Gershwin, Kapustin, and Earl Wild — is made possible entirely through audience support, without public funding or major sponsorship.
Held in one of Prague's most beautiful halls, it offers an intimate, direct encounter between artist and listener, free from the usual institutional layers. Every seat filled is what keeps this kind of evening alive
October 15, 2026 at 19:00
Bohuslav Martinů Hall
(Academy of Performing Arts in Prague)
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The album Fusions brings together works by Nikolai Kapustin and George Gershwin, composers who each, in their own way, bridged the worlds of classical form and jazz idiom. The program highlights rhythmic vitality, improvisatory spirit, and virtuosity, offering the audience a fresh and dynamic concert experience.
Fusions is released on 19 June on the SOMM label.
George Gershwin
Three Preludes for Piano
Nikolai Kapustin
Variations, Op. 41
Earl Wild
Seven Virtuoso Études
(after songs by George Gershwin)
Nikolai Kapustin
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 54
Nikolai Kapustin
Eight Concert Études, Op. 40 (selection)
The album Fusions brings together works by Nikolai Kapustin and George Gershwin, composers who each, in their own way, bridged the worlds of classical form and jazz idiom. The program highlights rhythmic vitality, improvisatory spirit, and virtuosity, offering the audience a fresh and dynamic concert experience.
At the heart of the program stands Kapustin’s Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 54, a brilliant and energetic work combining classical structure with jazz harmonies and grooves. It is complemented by Gershwin’s iconic Three Preludes, which capture the essence of American jazz with elegance and character.
The concert also features selected pieces from Kapustin’s Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40, each demonstrating exceptional pianistic brilliance and stylistic diversity.
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"...a very spontaneous, almost improvisational character that keeps us spellbound as we listen."
Remy Franck – Pizzicato (Luxembourg), 24 June 2026
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"Nikolay Medvedev, an impressive guide, has the bravura technical skill and musical nuance..."
Nick Barnard – MusicWeb International, 28 June 2026
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"...played with poise, colour, and an infectious sense of enjoyment..."
Frances Wilson – Interlude (Hong Kong) / reprinted on The Cross-Eyed Pianist, 30 June 2026
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"Nikolai Medvedev is a pianist to be taken seriously, with high virtuosic skill and profound structural understanding... He deserves far more attention."
Mario-Felix Vogt – RONDO Magazin, 26 June 2026
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"…technical precision and structural control"
Av Roger Hagen – Applausen (Norway), 22 June 2026
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Nikolay Medvedev is a pianist known for his distinctive artistic voice, combining classical training with a deep affinity for jazz and contemporary styles.
He has performed extensively across Europe, appearing both as a soloist and chamber musician in prestigious venues and festivals. His repertoire spans from core classical works to lesser-known compositions of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a particular interest in music that blends genres and challenges traditional boundaries.
Medvedev’s performances are noted for their clarity, rhythmic precision, and expressive depth. His approach to music reflects a synthesis of stylistic influences, allowing him to bring fresh perspectives to both standard repertoire and modern works.
The album Fusions represents an important milestone in his artistic journey, focusing on the music of Nikolai Kapustin and George Gershwin — composers whose works demand not only technical mastery but also a natural understanding of jazz idioms.
Through this project, Medvedev explores the dialogue between written composition and the spirit of improvisation, offering listeners a vibrant and compelling musical experience.
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