An inspiring evening of classical music featuring an exceptional lineup of performers, with a highlight: multi-award-winning pianist Sophia Agranovich, appearing as a Special Guest Artist with the New York Chamber Players Orchestra, under the direction of renowned Maestro Giacomo Franci.

Sophia Agranovich is an internationally acclaimed Steinway Artist, recognized for her expressive artistry, virtuosity, and captivating daring interpretations.
Her featured performance will showcase one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the piano repertoire:
Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 I. Allegro Maestoso.

Accompanied by the New York Chamber Players Orchestra, Agranovich will bring Chopin’s music to life through its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and virtuosic brilliance.

The concert will bring together distinguished musical talent for an evening celebrating the richness and diversity of classical music in the heart of New York City.

Monday, November 23, 2026 7:00 PM
Carnegie Weill Recital Hall 154 West 57th Street, New York, NY
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3jh48j27
Presented by Sound Espressivo

An unforgettable celebration of musical artistry, featuring outstanding performers and a special spotlight on Chopin’s timeless piano masterpiece.

Sophia Agranovich—an internationally acclaimed, multi–award-winning virtuoso pianist, recording artist, educator, producer and artistic director—is celebrated by Fanfare as “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics… a tigress of the keyboard,” and hailed by Magazine di Arte e Cultura as “a reincarnation of Liszt in a postmodern guise.” Her performances have been praised by Audiophile for their “orison of uncommon beauty” and by American Record Guide for their “magnificent shading and superior musicianship.”
As a Steinway Artist, she has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Théâtre Na Loba, Teatro di Marcello in Rome, Salle Cortot in Paris, Regent Hall in London, Mozarthaus and Ehrbar Saal in Vienna. Her discography of 12 albums and several singles consistently achieves rave critical acclaim, frequently appearing in the top 10 of global radio airplay charts and is broadcast at major stations. She has received more than 80 international awards, including First Place at The American Prize, Mykola Lysenko International Competition, Bergen Philharmonic Competition, UK and European International Music Competitions, Beethoven and Schubert International Competitions, InterContinental Music Awards, Steinway Top Teacher Award, Industry Leader and Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Awards and multiple Global Music Awards.
Ms. Agranovich studied on a full scholarship with the legendary Sascha Gorodnitzki and Nadia Reisenberg at the Juilliard School, where earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and also worked as a Teaching Fellow. She went on to pursue doctoral studies at Columbia University. Ms. Agranovich is listed in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World”, serves as a voting member of NARAS, a GrammyU Mentor, the Artistic Director of the classical music series at the Watchung Arts Center, and the Program Chair of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey.

Learn more at https://sophiagranovich.com
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Maestro Giacomo Franci is an internationally acclaimed conductor and pianist, Founder, Artistic Director, and Conductor of the New York Chamber Players, an organization he established in 2004. Under his artistic leadership, the orchestra has grown into an active presence in New York's classical music scene, bringing together accomplished musicians and distinguished guest soloists for performances of exceptional artistic quality.
Maestro Franci has conducted numerous prestigious orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia, including the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, Virtuosi of Prague, Shanghai Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Sinfonica di Grosseto, Boston Chamber Orchestra at Tanglewood, Orchestra dei Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano, and Concepción Symphony Orchestra, among others. His international engagements have established him as a versatile conductor with a broad repertoire and a commitment to musical excellence. During the 2010–2011 season, he was appointed Guest Maestro at the Escuela de Dirección de Orquesta in Córdoba, Spain.
His conducting studies included work with renowned maestros Piero Bellugi and Gustav Kuhn at the Teatro Comunale di Pisa. Combining a deep understanding of orchestral tradition with an energetic approach to musical interpretation, Franci is dedicated to creating meaningful artistic collaborations and presenting inspiring performances.
Alongside his conducting career, Franci is internationally recognized for his interpretations of Aaron Copland and Igor Stravinsky, with acclaimed recordings of their complete published piano works. He continues to expand his artistic activities, including the development of the New York Chamber Players Chorus and new orchestral and choral projects.
Through his leadership, international experience, and dedication to the performing arts, Maestro Giacomo Franci continues to contribute to the vitality of classical music in New York and on the international concert stage.

Learn more at https://www.giacomofranci.com/