Various Composers - Fantasia (Ketevan Sharumashvili)

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• Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Freie Fantasie in F-sharp minor, H. 300 / Wq. 67
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata quasi una Fantasia No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27 No. 1
• Alexander Scriabin - Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor, Op. 19 Sonata-Fantasy
• Franz Liszt - Après une lecture du Dante – Fantasia quasi Sonata, S. 161/7
• Alexander Scriabin - Fantasy in B minor, Op. 28
• Valentin Silvestrov - Two Dialogues with Postscript

Ketevan Sharumashvili, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Zefir

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Fantasia explores the enduring concept of musical fantasy through works by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, and Alexander Scriabin, tracing its evolution across different musical eras. United by a spirit of freedom and exploration, these works transcend conventional forms, blending improvisatory expression, emotional depth, and structural flexibility. The program highlights fantasy as a vehicle for artistic, philosophical, and personal discovery, allowing intuition and imagination to guide the musical narrative. Chosen for their balance of openness and design, the pieces invite listeners into the composers’ inner worlds while showcasing the piano as a dynamic instrument of creativity. Through this repertoire, the pianist celebrates the pursuit of freedom, individuality, and expression beyond traditional boundaries.

Ketevan Sharumashvili is an internationally acclaimed pianist and laureate of numerous prestigious competitions, including the N. Rubinstein Competition, Antonio Napolitano International Piano Competition, Viotti Competition, and several other major international events. Beginning her piano studies at age eleven, she pursued advanced musical training in Georgia, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, earning two Master of Music degrees and a Konzertexamen with distinction. Her artistic development was further enriched through masterclasses with renowned pianists including Cyprien Katsaris, Paul Badura-Skoda, Tamás Vásáry, and Boris Berman. Recognized for her expressive depth, technical precision, and collaborative spirit, Ketevan has performed extensively throughout Europe and released several recordings, including Connected (2024). Since 2025, she has served as Artistic Director of the Bilthoven Klassiek Music Festival.

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