World-Renowned Pianist Nelson Goerner to Bring Liszt and Albéniz to Worcester This March!

Music Worcester continues its star-studded 2025-2026 season with a highly anticipated recital by Argentine pianist Nelson Goerner. Widely regarded as one of the greatest living classical pianists, Goerner will perform on Thursday, March 5, at Assumption University’s Curtis Performance Hall.

A Masterclass in Contrast

The evening’s program is designed to showcase the dual nature of the piano. Goerner will perform two contrasting works by Franz Liszt: the dramatic and virtuosic Ballade No. 2 and the delicate, introspective Valse oubliée No. 2.

The second half of the program features Book IV of Isaac Albéniz’s Iberia. The technical demands of this piece are legendary; The New York Times once noted that while the work seems to require "three hands" and "unlimited years of practice," Goerner is one of the few artists with the prowess to master it at full tempo.

About Nelson Goerner

An award-winning artist, Goerner has graced the world’s most prestigious stages, from London’s Wigmore Hall to the Philharmonie de Paris. His accolades include:

• Diapason d’Or of the Year for his Debussy recordings.
• France Musique’s Choice (2024) for his recent Liszt album.
• The "Gloria Artis" Award, Poland’s highest cultural distinction.

Part of a Landmark Season

Goerner’s appearance is a cornerstone of Music Worcester’s current season, which has already featured greats like Simone Dinnerstein and Daniil Trifonov. The organization is also in the midst of THE COMPLETE BACH, an ambitious 11-year project to perform every known work by J.S. Bach.

Event Details:

• When: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM
• Where: Curtis Performance Hall (Tsotsis Family Academic Center), Assumption University
• Tickets: Available at
• musicworcester.org

For tickets and the full season schedule, visit MusicWorcester.org.