Swiss pianist and composer Beatrice Berrut was described by the Irish Times as "an artist who quietly revelled in multiple layers of genius and beauty" and by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as "a standout in every category, who gave electrifying interpretations of the works of Chopin and Bach". Following Mahler's quote "tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire", Berrut is a pioneering artist who wrote a paraphrase of Arnold Schoenberg's legendary work "Transfigured Night", which was acclaimed by the composer's son and is now highly sought after by the pianist community.

Making her debut in Portugal with Porto Pianofest in the iconic Arab Hall of the Palácio da Bolsa, Beatrice Berrut presents a fascinating programme called "Abracadabra", which includes piano transcriptions of some of the most significant orchestral works in the repertoire. A special concert in a unique setting, not to be missed!

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