Evren Ozel

American pianist Evren Ozel has been described as “an absolute wow” (Third Coast Review) and “an artist capable of lifting everyone to another level” (LaScena Musicale), praised for his blend of technical mastery and compelling artistry. He is the Bronze Medalist of the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2025), where he also received the special prize for the Best Performance of a Mozart Concerto.

Ozel has performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally, and is the recipient of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2022 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant. He is currently represented by Concert Artists Guild as an Ambassador Prize Winner of the 2021 Victor Elmaleh Competition.

Join us for a stunning recital featuring Domenico Scarlatti’s intricate Sonatas in G Major, C Minor and C Major; Beethoven’s profound Sonata No. 30 in E Major, op. 109; the vibrant and evocative Out of Doors by Béla Bartók; and Claude Debussy’s Préludes, Book 1.

This is a rare opportunity to experience the artistry of one of today’s most exciting pianists whose performance promises to inspire, challenge and move.