Pianist Ian Hobson ~ Schubert & Rachmaninov Cycle
Saint Peter's Church619 Lexington Avenue, New York 10022
Pianist Ian Hobson opens his Schubert & Rachmaninov Cycle at Saint Peter's Church. Billed as a solo piano program, the evening begins a series devoted to the music of Franz Schubert and Sergei Rachmaninov. The listing presents Hobson as both an internationally lauded pianist and conductor, with no additional performers or program details announced.
A native of Wolverhampton, England, Hobson is known for “masterful performances of the Romantic repertoire” and “deft and idiomatic readings of neglected piano scores old and new.” He performs and conducts from both the piano and the podium, and has worked with Sinfonia Varsovia, recording Rachmaninov's four piano concerti and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the orchestra. A New York Times review called him “a clean, precise pianist with a sure technique and unfailingly musical instincts.”
Saint Peter's Church offers a unique setting where jazz music and spiritual history intertwine beneath the streets of Midtown Manhattan. The venue is a 178-seat space located in the church's lower level, featuring a recently restored Strayhorn piano that highlights its deep jazz roots. The room’s acoustics are carefully designed to support a range of performances, from intimate jazz sets to more expansive musical events, with a digital sound system enhancing every note. The audience can expect a focused listening experience in a space that balances reverence and artistic expression, often accompanied by a bar but no full restaurant. Shows are typically ticketed, and the environment encourages attentive appreciation rather than casual conversation, making for an evening where music and history resonate together.