Shai Wosner

Shai Wosner is a versatile Israeli-American pianist celebrated for his fresh takes on classical repertoire and adventurous collaborations with living composers. Born in Israel, he began piano studies at a young age before moving to the U.S. to train at Juilliard under Emanuel Ax. Known for his crisp articulation and thoughtful interpretations, Wosner has become a go-to artist for Beethoven, Schubert, and Haydn, while also championing modern works by composers like Missy Mazzoli, Christopher Cerrone, and György Ligeti. His discography reflects this balance, jumping effortlessly between Diabelli Variations and 21st-century pieces like *The Air Suspended*.

Wosner’s programming often feels like a conversation across centuries—pairing Schubert sonatas with Mazzoli’s improvisatory energy or juxtaposing Haydn’s wit with Ligeti’s thorny caprices. A passionate educator and chamber musician, he’s performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to intimate outreach concerts, always emphasizing music’s connective power. Whether resurrecting FDR’s piano doodles in *Variations on a Theme by FDR* or threading folk influences through Janáček and Kodály, he makes even familiar works feel newly discovered.

Genres

Classical

Classical Piano

Latest Release

Beethoven: Diabelli Variations in C Major, Op. 120

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Shai Wosner

Album - 34 Tracks - Released September 29, 2023