Classical Event Details

International Keyboard Institute & Festival: David Khrikuli

Merkin Hall in NYC and New York metro | Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

When

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT

Where

Merkin Hall
New York City, New York Metro

Address

129 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023

$10 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212 501 3330. BRAHMS – Four Klavierstücke, Op. 119 SCHUMANN – Kreisleriana, Op. 16 CHOPIN – Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 CHOPIN – Four Mazurkas, Op. 17 CHOPIN – Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58 Born in Georgia in 2001, pianist David Khrikuli’s performances have drawn exceptional attention for their uncompromising individuality, expressive intensity, and rich dynamic range. A laureate of numerous international contests, Khrikuli was a finalist at the 2025 Chopin International Piano Competition, where his performances captivated both jury and audience, earning acclaim that extended beyond the competition results. He began his piano studies at the Paliashvili Central Music School for Gifted Children in Tbilisi and later trained with Galina Eguiazarova and Stanislav Ioudenitch at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid. In 2022 he received the Diploma for the Most Outstanding Student of his chair from Her Majesty Queen Sofía. Khrikuli has appeared as a soloist with the Georgian Philharmonic, the Israel Camerata and Philharmonic, and the Moscow Philharmonic, and has given solo and chamber performances throughout Europe. Currently, Khrikuli is touring Poland and will also make his debut in Berlin.