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Sunday, October 4, 2026, 3:00 PMWe welcome Dmitry Yudin, pianist, for his first U.S. performance after winning first prize in this year's prestigious Arthur Rubinstein Piano Master Competition. Yudin will perform works by Beethoven, Schulhoff, Schumann, Bolcom and Liszt.Program:
Beethoven – 7 Bagatelles Op.33
Schulhoff – 5 Arabesques WV.49
Schumann – Arabeske Op.18
Bolcom – 9 Bagatelles
Intermission
Liszt – 3 Sonnets by Petrarch from “Annes de Pelerinage” book 2 – Italy
Liszt – Scherzo and March S.177
About Dmitry Yudin:
Dmitry Yudin (b. May 16, 2001, Moscow) is a Russian-born pianist whose artistry combines intellectual depth with compelling virtuosity. He began his musical training at the Moscow Gnessins School of Music at the age of just five, studying with Professor Lydia Grigoryeva from 2008 to 2019, before relocating to the United States to further his education and career.Yudin entered the Manhattan School of Music in 2019 as a full-scholarship student, studying under the mentorship of Horacio Gutiãrrez. During this period - including the pandemic years - he remained an active performer, presenting multiple solo recitals both live and online. His performances have taken him across Russia, the United States, and Europe.
No tickets needed. General admission, free and open to the public. Arrive early for the best seats.
Recent seasons have marked Dmitry's rapid rise on the international stage. In 2023, Yudin won the HMA Foote Award in Boston, Third Prize at the New York Concert Artists Auditions, and Second Prize at the Wideman Concerto Competition in Louisiana. In 2024, he received Second Prize at the prestigious Gaza Anda International Piano Competition in Zurich. Highlights of 2025 include his acclaimed debut at the Miami Piano Festival, which earned him reviews like this one: "Dimitry Yudin's debut surpassed all expectations. He tackled a terrifyingly virtuosic program with authority and musicality. His imagination and sensitivity were on display throughout the whole concert, creating one of the most memorable debuts in the festival."
In his musical career, Yudin has worked with leading artists including Evgeni Koroliov, Boris Berezovsky, Richard Goode, Steven Kovacevich, Jerome Rose and Mikhail Voskresensky. He is currently studying with Stanislav Ioudenitch at Park University in Kansas City.