Anton Nel

Beloved by our faculty and audiences for his expressive brilliance and elegant command of the keyboard, internationally acclaimed pianist Anton Nel returns for an unforgettable recital that showcases his poetic touch, vast range and deep musical insight.

Winner of the prestigious Naumburg International Piano Competition in 1987 at Carnegie Hall, Nel has performed with many of the world’s top orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra and the Chicago and Detroit Symphonies. His global touring career has taken him to renowned venues such as London’s Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, and his chamber music collaborations span four continents.

For this special program, Nel brings his remarkable artistry to a beautifully curated selection of works by Haydn, Schubert, Czerny and more, including Chopin’s exquisite Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante. Known for interpretations that are both refined and deeply personal, Nel leads listeners through a program that traverses classical elegance, romantic lyricism and early modern virtuosity.

He holds an endowed chair at the University of Texas at Austin and serves as a revered teacher and summer faculty member at Aspen, Ravinia and other leading institutions.

This concert marks the return of a masterful artist whose performances continue to move and inspire Shenandoah audiences.