Renowned “Renaissance woman” Hélène Grimaud returns to Caramoor for a deeply poetic recital exploring the profound emotional landscapes of the “Three Bs”—Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Known for a visceral intensity that has captivated Caramoor audiences since her 1998 debut and a celebrated 2015 residency, Grimaud brings her trademark technical control to a program of autumnal masterpieces. From the intimate, variation-rich Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 30 to the nostalgic textures of Brahms’ Fantasies and the monumental architecture of Bach’s Chaconne, this performance showcases the same unapologetically personal artistry that defines her work as both a world-class pianist and a dedicated wildlife conservationist.

Program

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109
JOHANNES BRAHMS: 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117; 7 Fantasies, Op. 116
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Chaconne from Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 (arr. Busoni)