Tra Nguyen, the acclaimed British-Vietnamese pianist, captivates audiences with performances hailed as “coruscating” (The Independent), “sophisticated” (Rheinpfalz-Zeitung), and possessing “surpassing keyboard artistry and passion” (American Record Guide).

Nguyen’s distinguished discography, receiving worldwide airplay on major classical networks, features notable world premiere recordings of overlooked works. Her critically lauded series of Joachim Raff’s piano music for Grand Piano was named ‘Album of the Week’ by The Independent. Her recent release, dedicated to Borenstein’s 12 Etudes & Piano Works, has also garnered significant critical praise.

Since her concerto debut performing Mozart’s K.488 with the Hanoi Conservatory Orchestra, Nguyen has graced prestigious international stages including London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, Cadogan Hall, Wigmore Hall, Tokyo Opera City, Hong Kong City Hall, and the Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City Opera Houses. Renowned for her imaginative programming, she balances core repertoire with neglected gems and new works. Recent explorations encompass Schubert’s complete piano sonatas, Liszt’s formidable Grandes études (S.137), and Nimrod Borenstein’s 12 Etudes, alongside numerous piano concertos. For the 2025/2026 season, she embarks on a major project presenting Scriabin’s complete ten piano sonatas in concerts.

Programme

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)

These sonatas trace a radical evolution: from the passionate, late-Romantic dramas of his early years to a revolutionary, mystical language all his own.

Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 6

Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor, Op. 19

Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp minor, Op. 23

Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30

Sonata No. 5, Op. 53