Two Piano Extravaganza: Kemal Gekic & Kristina Miller

Two formidable pianists unite for an evening of sweeping lyricism and dazzling virtuosity as Kemal Gekic and Kristina Miller perform music for two pianos by Rachmaninoff and Lutosławski. The program features Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and Suite No. 1, paired with Lutosławski’s inventive Variations on a Theme by Paganini.

Two Piano Extravaganza: Kemal Gekic & Kristina Miller takes place Sunday, January 11 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, presented by the Miami International Piano Festival. Gekic, acclaimed for his flamboyant, provocative artistry and hailed by the Boston Globe as riding “the charismatic edge of genius,” has built an international reputation through daring interpretations and acclaimed recordings. Miller, a Moscow-born pianist with an international career spanning Europe, the Americas, and beyond, is recognized for her technical brilliance and expressive depth, with recent debuts at major halls including the Berliner Philharmonie and Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. Together, their performance promises both grandeur and intimacy, marking a highlight of the festival’s 27th season.