<p>For most pianists, the day after a major recital typically means rest, relaxation and perhaps, a plane flight. For Kirill Gerstein, it meant Liszt's dauntingly complex <em>Transcendental Etude No. 12</em>. </p> <p>The post-performance adrenalin rush after a substantial recital at Zankel Hall had barely subsided when Gerstein appeared at WQXR. The Russian-born pianist <a href="http://www.wqxr.org/story/kirill-gerstein-piano-concerto-youve-been-hearing-all-wrong/">spoke about</a> his new recording of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev concertos, and gave this performance as the cameras were rolling.</p> <p><em>Video: Kim Nowacki; Audio: Irene Trudel; Production: Brian Wise</em></p>

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In-Studio: Kirill Gerstein Plays Liszt's <em>Transcendental Etude No. 12</em>

MAR 13, 2015-1 MIN
Café Concerts

In-Studio: Kirill Gerstein Plays Liszt's <em>Transcendental Etude No. 12</em>

MAR 13, 2015-1 MIN

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For most pianists, the day after a major recital typically means rest, relaxation and perhaps, a plane flight. For Kirill Gerstein, it meant Liszt's dauntingly complex Transcendental Etude No. 12. 

The post-performance adrenalin rush after a substantial recital at Zankel Hall had barely subsided when Gerstein appeared at WQXR. The Russian-born pianist spoke about his new recording of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev concertos, and gave this performance as the cameras were rolling.

Video: Kim Nowacki; Audio: Irene Trudel; Production: Brian Wise