Catalonian pianist Adrian Blanco performs a retrospective concert of the works of the beloved Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara.

Selected works include Sonata No. 1, op. 50: Christus und die Fischer, Fuoco, Narcissus, and Passionale, to name a few.

About Adrian Blanco

Adrian Blanco is an accomplished concert pianist and chamber musician praised for his technical virtuosity and musical understanding. His performances have been described by Spanish newspaper “Ara” as “exquisite” and “honest.”

Since his debut as a soloist at the age of 15 performing W. A. Mozart’s Kv. 466 concert with the Orchestra of Santa Coloma, Blanco has performed in venues and concert halls across Spain, Germany, Finland, and the United States, and has been awarded First Prize in competitions such as the Isaac Albéniz competition.

As a passionate exponent of new music, Mr. Blanco has commissioned and premiered work by composers such as J. Magrané, D. Cantalejo, and Y. Chen. His collaboration with living composers and incorporation of multimedia visuals and theatrical elements in his performances reflects his commitment to the cultural landscape of contemporary art-forms.

Blanco earned a Bachelor of Music with Honors from the Superior School of Music of Catalonia in the class of Pierre Réach and has recently obtained a Masters in Contemporary Performance from the Manhattan School of Music under the mentorship of Margaret Kampmeier, Anthony de Mare, Christopher Oldfather, and Lucy Shelton.