Elisabeth BraussPiano
About This Performance
Elisabeth Brauss is an artist acclaimed for sophistication and dazzle beyond her years—”the pride of any pianist twice her age” (Gramophone)—makes an eagerly anticipated Bay Area debut. The former BBC New Generation Artist is known for engagingly serious technique and a delightful aura. “Brauss’ approach was brisk, her touch fresh and bright in a spirited performance” (Bachtrack).
THE SHENSON PIANO SERIES
Program
MOZART: Sonata No. 11 in A Major K. 331
BARTÓK: Bagatelles Nos. 2–7 + 10
DEBUSSY: Pour le Piano
BRAHMS: Eight Piano Pieces, Op. 76, Nos. 1–5
R. SCHUMANN: Carnaval, Op. 9
Performance Sponsors
James and Kathleen Leak
Artist Information
Performer Biography
The pianist Elisabeth Brauss has been praised by Gramophone Magazine for “the maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations” which “would be the pride of any pianist twice her age”.
The 2025–26 season saw Elisabeth make several debuts including her North American concerto debut with Minnesota Symphony Orchestra performing Anna Clyne’s ATLAS Concerto under Andrew Manze. Other debuts include Orchestre Philharmonique de Luxembourg, Oulu Symphony Orchestra, and Lahti Symphony Orchestra. She returns to Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, and Göttinger Symphonieorchester.
Elisabeth made her recital debut at the Piano aux Jacobins festival in Toulouse and returns to Konzerthaus Berlin and Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, among others. She also maintains her longstanding relationship with Wigmore Hall returning for a solo recital and several chamber projects.