About this Event
An intimate afternoon classical piano concert from Bach to Chopin and Albéniz—heard up close in a Heights living room on a beautiful Steinway.
Doors open at 4 PM | Performance begins at 4:30 PM
Experience classical piano the way it was meant to be heard: up close, personal, and fully immersive. This intimate house concert in the Heights features internationally acclaimed pianist Zoya Shuhatovich, performing a program that moves from the architectural depth of Bach to the drama of Beethoven, the poetry of Chopin, and the vibrant rhythms of Albéniz.
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach / Ferruccio Busoni
Chaconne in D minor (from Partita No. 2, BWV 1004)
— transcription for piano by Busoni
Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 (“The Tempest”)
I. Largo – Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegretto
Frédéric Chopin
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Isaac Albéniz
Selections from Suite Española, Op. 47
Sevilla · Cádiz · Asturias · Aragón
What’s Special About These House Concert Evenings:
- 🎶 Inspiring Performances: Experience profound artistry in a comfortable and intimate setting.
- 🍽️ Potluck Gathering: Bring a dish or bottle to share and contribute to the evening’s communal spirit. (Contributions are welcome but not required.)
- 💬 A Personal Touch: Gain insight as the artists share brief, meaningful reflections about the pieces they perform.
- 🤝 Community and Connection: Engage with fellow music lovers and the artists in a relaxed, friendly environment, fostering a true sense of community.
Artist Bio
Zoya Shuhatovich is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and Steinway Artist. She earned her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Gorky (Nizhny Novgorod) State Conservatory in Russia, where she studied with Ilja Fridman, a distinguished student of the legendary Heinrich Neuhaus.
Since immigrating to the United States in 1993, Zoya has been based in Houston, Texas. From 1994 to 2002, she served on the faculty of the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston.
Zoya performs extensively throughout Europe and the United States. Her European appearances include concerts in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany, Poland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, and Estonia. She has performed in prominent venues such as Salle Cortot and Steinway Hall in Paris; St. Martin-in-the-Fields and Steinway Hall in London; Sala Baldini and Teatro di Marcello in Rome; Palais Khevenhüller and Steinway Hall in Vienna; and the Great Hall “Estonia” in Tallinn.
In the United States, she appears regularly as a soloist with symphony and chamber orchestras and presents solo recitals in major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Her New York performances include appearances for the Chopin Foundation of the United States, the Chopin Festival NYC, the Kościuszko Foundation, Klavierhaus, Steinway Hall, and St. John in the Village.
She has participated in numerous major festivals, including the Texas Music Festival, Bravo Festival, Round Top Festival, Chopin Festival NYC, Shostakovich Festival, Neuhaus-Marantz Festival (Germany), and the Chopin Piano Festival in Prishtina, Kosovo. Zoya is a frequent guest on KUHF and KUHA (NPR) public radio stations.
Her career highlights include performances for President Bill Clinton, members of the Spanish Royal Family, and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti. She has collaborated with renowned musicians such as László Varga, Emmanuel Borok, Boris Garlitsky, Igor Gruppman, and the St. Petersburg String Quartet, and has released multiple CD recordings.
A recent highlight of her career was her Vienna debut recital in 2023 at the Gesellschaft für Musiktheater, which received critical acclaim and led to an immediate invitation to return for another solo recital.
Selected Press
Vienna International Pianists (Vienna, 2023)
“From the first tone, it was clear this would be a unique event. Zoya Shuhatovich is a truly magnificent artist… producing magical sound effects, singing melodies, and a full forte without harshness.”
Quinte Parallele Magazine (Rome)
“The touch is strong and decisive… the performance is literally spectacular. The audience responded with thunderous applause and three encores.”
New York Concert Review
“A commanding force at the keyboard, with beautifully shaped singing phrases and drama galore.”
Ostsee Zeitung (Germany)
“She has temperament, warmth, command of the instrument, and a big, singing sound… a first-rate musician.”
Chopin Foundation – Polonaise Magazine
“A powerful performance by a great pianist.”
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The New Heights Home of Jason Herbst, 1322, Houston, United States
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