Jonathan Benichou-Rabinovitch (France), Pianist & Composer
From Rameau to Smetana.
A journey through the centuries to the heart of the dream of the world.
Program:
Jean-Philippe Rameau– The Call of the Birds , The Hen
Rose-Marie Brown / Ludwig van Beethoven – Adagio
Frédéric Chopin – Ballade No. 1, Op. 23
Robert Schumann – Symphonic Variations, Op. 13 — Posthumous Version
Franz Liszt – Two Legends, S. 175
The Preaching of the Birds
St. Francis of Paola Walking on the Waves
Viktor Kossenko – Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 3
Claude Debussy – Prelude No. 4 — The Fairies Are Exquisite Dancers
Alexander Scriabin Étude, Op. 2, No. 1 Poème tragique, Op. 34
Jonathan Bénichou – The Exile of a Princess — based on a tale by Rabbi Nahman
Bedrich Smetana – The Moldau Arrangement by Henri de Kaan
Jonathan Benichou-Rabinovitch began performing in concert at the age of ten. He graduated with honours from the Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP), where he studied with Jacques Rouvier. He then studied at Mannes College of Music in New York with Pavlina Dokovska, where he earned his Professional Studies diploma. Mstislav Rostropovich recommended him for studies at the Moscow Conservatory, where he received several lessons from Vera Gornostaeva. He also studied with Pnina Salzman at a masterclass in Tel Hai, Israel.
He has performed as a soloist in numerous countries, appearing at a wide range of international concert venues. His artistic career combines solo performance, chamber music, and composition.
He has collaborated with distinguished musicians and performed premieres of works by composers including Nicolas Bacri, Thomas Adès, Thierry Escaich, and Sacha Chmykov.
His compositions include numerous solo piano works, a string quartet, and a piano trio. His recordings, featuring music by composers such as Olivier Greif, Shostakovich, Scriabin, and Bach, have received critical acclaim.
