Henry Kramer
Henry Kramer presents a solo piano recital in the Phillips Collection’s Sunday Concert series. He replaces pianist Conor Hanick, who is unable to perform because of an injury. The program spans Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, and modern American works, including the world premiere of Kramer’s own *Dirigo (“Dare I Go”): Maine Triptych for Piano*.
Kramer is an internationally recognized pianist, a recipient of the 2019 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and a second-prize winner of both the Queen Elisabeth Competition and the Honens International Piano Competition. Known for combining technical assurance with sensitive, energetic interpretations, he has appeared as a soloist and recitalist at venues and festivals throughout North America and Europe. His other work includes chamber-music collaborations, recording projects, and teaching appointments, including his current position on the music faculty of the Université de Montréal.
When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Showtimes: The concert takes place from 4 to 6 PM. It will proceed as scheduled at 4 PM.
Venue: The Phillips Collection, Music Room
Format: In-person solo piano concert
Performer: Henry Kramer, piano
Program: Bach, “Schafe können sicher weiden” from *Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd* (Cantata No. 208), BWV 208; Debussy, *Préludes*, Book II, L.123, Nos. 1, “Brouillards,” and 7, “La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune”; Debussy, *Préludes*, Book I, L.117, No. 5, “Les collines d’Anacapri”; Kramer, *Dirigo (“Dare I Go”): Maine Triptych for Piano*, receiving its world premiere, with the movements “Sunrise at Trundy Point,” “The Spurwink Graveyard,” and “Pine Tree Run”; Schubert, *Auf dem Wasser zu singen*, D.774, in Liszt’s transcription, S.558, No. 2; Liszt, *Années de pèlerinage*, Troisième année, S.163, No. 4, “Les jeux d’eau à la Villa d’Este”; Ravel, *Miroirs*, M.43, No. 3, “Une barque sur l’océan”; Liszt, *Grandes études de Paganini*, S.141, No. 3, “La campanella”; Kernis, *Morningsong and Mist (“Aubade sous brume”)*; Still, *Three Visions for Piano*, No. 2, “Summerland”; and Debussy, *L’Isle joyeuse*, L.106.
Tickets: Price not available
Rush tickets: A limited number of rush tickets are offered beginning at 4 PM on the Friday before the concert, through in-person, online, or telephone requests, subject to availability.
Standby tickets: Limited standby tickets are available first come, first served. In-person requests begin at 3 PM on the concert day in the admissions lobby.
Schedule note: The originally announced pianist, Conor Hanick, is unable to perform because of an injury. Henry Kramer has agreed to appear in his place, and the concert schedule remains unchanged.
About the performer: Kramer began studying piano at age 11 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, after becoming fascinated by film melodies played by a friend. He studied at the Juilliard School with Julian Martin and Robert McDonald and earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Yale School of Music under Boris Berman. He is a Steinway Artist.
Career: Kramer has performed with orchestras including the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Belgian National Orchestra, Shanghai Philharmonic, Hartford Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, and Calgary Philharmonic, working with conductors such as Marin Alsop, Gerard Schwarz, Stéphane Denève, Jan Pascal Tortelier, and Hans Graf. His recital appearances have included Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, the Phillips Collection, Ravinia, Koerner Hall, and other venues in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Chamber music and teaching: His chamber-music partners have included Emmanuel Pahud, Miriam Fried, the Calidore and Pacifica Quartets, violinists Jiyoon Lee and Stella Chen, violist Matthew Lipman, and musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic and Orchestra of St. Luke’s. His recordings include projects with Lee, Lipman, and Chen. Kramer joined the Université de Montréal faculty in 2022 and has also taught at Columbus State University, Smith College, and the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Dance and Music. He is additionally an artist-faculty member at Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix.
Questions: Ticket-related questions and assistance are available through reservations@phillipscollection.org.