Johnathan Biss,piano

Young artists often show promise, but rarely do they emerge as quickly and fully as American pianist Jonathan Biss. He is noted for his intriguing programs and musical intelligence, qualities on full display in the program he brings to Berkeley. Performing both classic masterworks—including Beethoven's immortal Moonlight Sonata—and exciting new music, Biss clearly shows why the Toronto Globe and Mail calls him "one of the most striking North American pianists of the new generation."