“One of the most admired pianists of his generation”

The New york times

About inon

“This is superior playing, in which penetrating musicianship, compelling interpretive insight and elegant pianism achieve near perfect equilibrium.”

BBC Music

“One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Inon Barnatan has received universal acclaim for his “uncommon sensitivity” (The New Yorker), “impeccable musicality and phrasing” (Le Figaro), and his stature as “a true poet of the keyboard: refined, searching, unfailingly communicative” (The Evening Standard). A multifaceted musician, Barnatan is equally celebrated as soloist, curator and collaborator.

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“One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Inon Barnatan has received universal acclaim for his “uncommon sensitivity” (The New Yorker), “impeccable musicality and phrasing” (Le Figaro), and his stature as “a true poet of the keyboard: refined, searching, unfailingly communicative” (The Evening Standard). A multifaceted musician, Barnatan is equally celebrated as soloist, curator and collaborator.

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Beethoven concerto no. 4 - Gilbert & Barnatan | NDR

Inon Barnatan plays Beethoven's 4th piano concerto with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie under the direction of Alan Gilbert

Upcoming performances

Seattle Chamber Music Society

Seattle, WA

July 6:

Enescu: violin sonata no. 3

Inon Barnatan, piano

Yura Lee, violin

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July 8:

Franck: Piano Quintet

Inon Barnatan, piano

Ehnes String Quartet

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July 6&8, 2025
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Aspen Music Festival - Festival Orchestra: Bernstein's Age of Anxiety

Klein Music Tent
Aspen, Colorado

Bernstein: Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety, after W. H. Auden

James Conlon, conductor

July 13, 2025 | 4:00pm
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Recital at Newport Music Festival

The Breakers, Newport, RI

BACH Toccata in E minor, BWV. 914

‍BRAHMS Six piano pieces, op. 118

‍SCHUBERT Sonata in B flat Major, D. 960

July 18, 2025
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The evening’s undisputed star was Barnatan… From barely audible, feathery trills to heaven-storming thunderbolts, Barnatan orchestrated every phrase with sovereign mastery… fine music-making wedded to astounding technique.

The Washington Post

“A breathtaking charisma that comes from gorgeously turned out technique, a masterly sense of color, and an expressiveness that can question, weep, or shout joy from the rooftops.”

Philadelphia Inquirer