Igor Levit, piano

Recitalist Series
Igor Levit, piano
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sixth & I

Hailed as “one of the most probing, intelligent and accomplished artists of the new generation” (The New York Times), Igor Levit returns to Washington Performing Arts with a recital of monumental variation that challenges and inspires. He brings his breathtaking technique to Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations—an epic set of variations requiring monumental technical and musical breadth—and Frederic Rzewski’s revolutionary The People United Will Never Be Defeated!, a tour de force of virtuosic brilliance and political fervor. Washington Performing Arts co-commissioned Rzewski’s work in 1976, commemorating the 200th anniversary of United States independence. Levit’s performances are acclaimed for their emotional depth and intellectual rigor, promising an unforgettable evening of musical mastery.