Sanford-Hill Piano Series presents Aristo Sham, 2025 Cliburn Gold Medalist
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"Consistently authoritative [with] a nobility rarely heard from any pianist. He’s a pianist I look forward to hearing again."
— Scott Cantrell, The Dallas Morning News
Pianist Aristo Sham exudes astounding intellect and a deep emotional resonance; a cultivated sophistication and an immediately engaging presence; a penchant to take on the great monuments of the piano repertoire and a natural, infectious spontaneity. This makeup is fueled by a fascination with the world and its rich cultures: he was an international prodigy, is a voracious student of wide-ranging interests, and currently splits his time between three continents.
Aristo is still only 30 years old, but has already made quite a name for himself. Aged 29, Aristo won the 2025 Van Cliburn Competition and his career has continued to go from strength to strength since. Earlier this year, he was named one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars and selected for Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list, and he released his debut album, Timeline, last year. Previously, he was featured in the 2009 documentary The World's Greatest Musical Prodigies, has performed for royalty including King Charles, and has already toured across Asia, Europe and the U.S., performing under the baton of conductors like Sir Simon Rattle, Marin Alsop and the late Sir Raymond Leppard.
Aristo Sham appears courtesy of the Cliburn.
Concert Program
- Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C major, Book 1
- Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major
- Chopin: Prelude op. 28, No. 13 in F-sharp major
- Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 2 in F-sharp minor, op. 2
- Intermission
- Schumann: Traumerei
- Brahms: Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, op. 5
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