Concerts/programs

Some important recitals from 1970 to 1986

1970.02.19 Ukraine, Kiev, Philharmonic society, Grand Hall
Soviet Union Competition “Program dedicated to the 100th anniversary of V. I. Lenin’s birth”.
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 31 n. 2 “The Tempest”, F. Chopin Ballad n. 3 Op. 47, A. N. Scriabin Sonata n. 4 Op. 30. D. Shostakovich Prelude and fugue Op. 87 n. 24, V. Kikta Sonata n. 2, B. Bekhterev Recitative with chorus, A. Khachaturian Sonata

1972.04.16 Moscow, Hall of the House of Scientists
All A. Khachaturian program: 2 Recitatives and fugues, Waltz-caprice, Dance, Poem, Sonatina, Sonata

1974.05.14 Latvia, Riga, Philharmonic society, Small Hall
J. S. Bach Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, F. Chopin 2 Nocturnes Op. 62, Sonata n. 3 Op. 58.
S. Prokofiev Sarcasms Op. 17, A. N.Scriabin Sonata n. 3 Op. 23. Encores: Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4, Nocturne Op.48 n. 1

1976.10.14 Ukraine, Kiev, Philharmonic society, Grand Hall
J. S. Bach Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, W. A. Mozart Sonata K. 533/494, F. Mendelssohn Variations sérieuses Op. 54, A. N. Scriabin 3 pieces Op.52, 4 pieces Op. 56, 2 pieces Op. 57, Sonata n. 5 Op. 53. Encores: Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4, Nocturne Op. 48 n. 1, Scriabin Etude Op. 8 n. 12

1978.02.10 Germany, Berlin West, Hall of the Hochschule
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 109, S.Prokofiev Sonata n. 4 Op. 29, F. Chopin Ballad n. 4 Op. 52, Berceuse Op. 57, Scherzo n. 3 Op. 39, Polonaise-Fantasy Op. 61. Encores: Debussy “Feux d’artifice”, Scriabin Etude Op. 8 n. 12, Chopin Valse Op. 64 n. 1, Mazurka Op.31 n. 4

1979.04.04 Ukraine, Poltava, College of music
J. Haydn Sonata in C minor, J. Brahms Sonata n. 1 Op. 1,V. Kikta Sonata n. 1, C. Debussy 4 Preludes: “Ce qu’a vu le vent d’Ouest”, “Bruyères”, “Ondine”, “Feux d’Artifice”, 3 Etudes: II. “Pour les Tierces”, XI. “Pour les Arpèges composés”, V. “Pour les Octaves”, “L’isle joyeuse”. Encores: Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4, Valse Op. 64 n. 1

1980.12.10 Latvia, Riga, Philharmonic society, Small Hall
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 31 n. 2 “The Tempest”, F. Chopin Ballad n. 3 Op. 47, Barcarolle Op. 60, Polonaise Op. 44, A.N. Scriabin Sonata n. 9 Op. 68, F. Liszt “Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude” from “Harmonies poétiques et réligeuses”, Mephisto-Walzer n. 3. Encores: Scriabin “Enigme” Op. 52 n. 2, Chopin Mazurka Op. 31 n. 4, Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2, Chopin Valse Op. 64 n. 1

1982.11.24 German Democratic Republic, Berlin, Maxim Gorky Theatre
J. S. Bach Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, R. Schumann “Gesänge der Frühe” Op. 133, J. Brahms Sonata n. 1 Op. 1, S.Prokofiev Waltz “Cinderella and Prince” Op. 102 n. 1, Waltz from “Music for children” Op. 65, Mazurka and Scherzo from 10 pieces Op. 12 n. 4 and n. 10, F.Chopin Fantasy Op. 49, Impromptu n. 3 Op. 51, Polonaise Op. 53. Encores: Ravel “Jeux d’eau”, Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4, Valse Op. 64 n. 1

1983.07.17 France, Tours, Ocheghem Hall
J. Haydn Sonata in C minor, J. Brahms Sonata n. 1 Op. 1, K. Szymanowski “Masques” Op. 34, F. Chopin Fantasy Op. 49, Polonaise-Fantaisie Op. 61. Encores: Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2, Prokofiev Waltz-Mephisto Op. 96 n. 3, Ravel “Jeux d’eau”, Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4
10.10. Moscow, Gnessin Concert Hall
F. Chopin Polonaise-Fantasy Op. 61, Impromptu n. 3 Op. 51, Sonata n. 3 Op. 58, S. Prokofiev “Sarcasms” Op. 17, F.Liszt 2 Légendes, C. Debussy 2 Preludes: “Ce qu’a vu le vent d’Ouest “ , “Feux d’Artifice”, “L’isle joyeuse”.Encores: Chopin Mazurka Op. 68 n. 4, Debussy Prelude “Ondine”, Liszt Forgotten Waltz n. 4

1985.03.21 Moscow, Gnessin Concert Hall
J. Brahms 2 Rhapsodies Op. 79, 3 Intermezzi Op. 117, R. Schumann Symphonic studies Op. 13. A. N. Scriabin Sonata n. 4 Op. 30, 8 Etudes Op. 42, Sonata n. 5 Op. 53. Encores:
Chopin Valse Op. 64 n. 1, Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4, Prokofiev “Andante con tristezza”
from Music to “Eugene Onegin” Op. 71 n. 42

Some concerts with orchestra in the Soviet Union, Hungary and German Democratic Republic from 1971 to 1986

1971.01.09 Ukraine, Kiev, Philharmonic society, Grand Hall. With B. Kotorovich (violin), V. Potapov (cello). Cond. V. Serov – L. v. Beethoven Triple concerto for piano, violin and cello

1972.07.04 Moscow, Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory. All Soviet Cinematography Symphony orchestra. Cond. V. Dudarova. 11.04 Cond. E. Khachaturian – S. Prokofiev Concerto n. 3

1975.04.21 Perm, Opera Theatre, Symphony Orchestra of Perm. Cond. I. Ivanov. - F.Liszt Concerto n. 2

1977.04.14 Sverdlovsk (Ekaterinburg now). Great Hall of Philharmonic society, Sverdlovsk Symphony orchestra. Cond. M. Paverman – L. v. Beethoven Concerto n. 4

1979.11.24 Gorky (Nizhny Novgorod now). Great Hall of Philharmonic society, Chamber Orchestra “Moscow Virtuosi”. Cond. V. Spivakov – W. A. Mozart Concerto n. 12, K. 488

1980.04.29 Dzerzhinsk. Theatre. Gorky Philharmonic orchestra. Cond. I. Guzman – L. v.Beethoven Concerto n. 4
11.02. Hungary, Budapest. Great Hall of the Music Academy. Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra. Cond. V. Spivakov - Mozart Concerto n. 12, K. 488

1982.11.13-15 German Democratic Republic, Rostock. Theatre. Rostock Philharmonic orchestra. Cond.V. Barsov.
12.26 Meiningen. Theatre. Meiningen Philharmonic orchestra. Cond. W. Hocke - L. v. Beethoven Concerto n. 4.Encores: Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4. Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2

1984.04.07 Ulyanovsk (Simbirsk now). Lenin Memorial Center. Ulyanovsk Philharmonic orchestra. Cond. E. Ioanesian – W. A. Mozart Concerto n. 24, K. 491

1985.02.21 Khabarovsk. Philharmonic society. Khabarovsk Philharmonic orchestra. With V.Dubovik (violin), E. Ivanov (flute). Cond. E. Ioanesian – J. S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto n. 5
03.01 Saratov. Grand Hall of the Philharmonic society, Saratov Philharmonic orchestra. Cond. R. Matsov – M.Ravel Concerto n. 1
06.03 Chelyabinsk. Philharmonic society, 06.08 Odessa, Philharmonic society, 12.25. Moscow, Great Hall of the Central House of Art Workers. Chamber Orchestra “Moscow Virtuosi”. Cond. V. Spivakov – J.Haydn Concerto in D major
11.03 Khabarovsk. Philharmonic society.Khabarovsk Philharmonic orchestra. Cond. E. Ioanesian – M. Ravel Concerto n. 2 (for the left hand)

1986.02.01 Rostov. Great Hall of the Philharmonic society, 02.02. Taganrog, House of Culture “Lenin”. Rostov Philharmonic orchestra. Cond. G. Vetvitsky – M. Ravel Concerto n. 1

11.01 Khabarovsk. Philharmonic society.Khabarovsk Philharmonic orchestra. Cond. E. Ioanesian - R. Strauss Burlesque

Boris Bekhterev, besides above mentioned activity (approximately about 15 solo concerts a year), constantly collaborated with the outstanding violinist Vladimir Spivakov (from 1972 to 1988 in all the concert tours in the Soviet Union and other countries all over the world) and taught at Music High School of Moscow Conservatory and at Moscow Conservatory.

Most important concerts of Boris Bekhterev (duo with violin and cello, vocal accompaniment, chamber music) and concerts with orchestra from 1987 to 1996 in Italy and other countries

1987, July 9 – Italy, Viareggio, Hall “Principe di Piemonte” , July 23 – Siena, Teatro “Continental”. With Boris Belkin (violin). Beethoven Sonata n. 8, Prokofiev Sonata n. 2, Brahms Sonata n. 3. Encores: Brahms Sonata n. 1, 2 mov., Beethoven Sonata n. 5, 3 mov.
September 17 – Spain, Seville – Alcazar Real, October 28 – Italy, Genova, Teatro “Verdi”. Beethoven Sonata n. 8, Prokofiev Sonata n. 2, Franck Sonata, Ravel “Tsigane” Encores: Brahms Sonata n. 3, 3rd mov. Scott-Kreissler “Lotus Land”

August 27 – Italy, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Congress Hall of the Hotel “Savoia”, August 28 – Asolo, Church San Gottardo. With
Pierre Amoyal (violin)
. Franck Sonata, Chausson Poème, Debussy Sonate. Encore: Grieg Sonata n.3, 2 mov. October 29 – France, Marseille, Abbaye de Saint Victor. Brahms Sonata n. 3, Grieg Sonata n. 3, Chausson Poème, Saint-Saens Sonata n. 2.Encores: Kreissler “Liebesleid”, “Liebesfreud”

1988, March 16 – Italy, Milan, Conservatorio “G.Verdi”, March 18 - Siena Palazzo Chigi Saracini, March 19 Pesaro Teatro “Rossini”, March 20 Florence Teatro “La Pergola”, March 26 Rome Auditorium S.Leone Magno. With Vladimir Spivakov (violin). Beethoven Sonatas for violin and piano n. 1, 5, 9. Encores: Beethoven Sonatas n. 3, 2 mov., n. 8, 3 mov., n. 5, 3 mov.

March 21 – Italy, Imola Teatro Comunale, March 23 Milan, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, March 24 Trento Phylharmony, Grand Hall. With Vladimir Spivakov (violin). Brahms Sonatas nn. 1, 2, 3. Encores: Brahms Hungarian dances in E minor and in G major
November 30 – Italy, Naples Teatro “Mercadante”. With Vladimir Spivakov (violin). Franck Sonata. Encores: Ravel Valse from “Valses nobles et sentimentales”, “Pièce en forme de habanère”

December 4 – Italy, Naples, Teatro “Mercadante”. With musicians from the Chamber Orchestra “Moscow Vituosi” Glinka Sextett

From 1971 to 1988 – Boris Bekhterev played together with Vladimir Spivakov 259 recitals and gave 61 concerts in the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Germany and East Germany, Rumania, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Finland, Norway and Yugoslavia.

1990, August 2 – Italy, Alghero, Teatro “Selva”. With Uto Ughi (violin). Händel Sonata in D major, Beethoven Sonata n.7, Prokofiev Sonata n. 2. Encore: Sarasate “Carmen”-Fantasy
October 14 – Imola Teatro Comunale, October 16 – Milan, Teatro Alla Scala, October 19, Swiss, Basel, Stadt Kasino. Mozart Sonata K.454, Franck Sonata. Encores: Kreissler “Schön Rosmarin”, De Falla Spanish danse
December 17 – Bologna, Teatro Comunale, December 19 –
Trieste, Teatro “G. Verdi”, December 22, Milano, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”. Tartini Sonata “Il trillo del diavolo”, (Händel Sonata in D major in Milano), Dvoràk 4 romantic pieces, Prokofiev Sonata n. 2. Encores: Kreissler “Schön Rosmarin”, De Falla Spanish danse, Paganini “La Campanella”

1991, August 9 – Austria, Wien, Konzerthaus. With English Chamber Orchestra, Theodor Guschlbauer (cond.)  Mozart Concerto K. 537, n. 26 in D major “Krönungskonzert”

August 25 – Italy, Rimini, Meeting of CL. With Prague Chamber Orchestra, without conductor. Mozart Concerto K. 494 n. 24 in C minor

1992, February 28 – Germany, Meiningen, Opera Theatre. With Meiningen Orchestra, Wolfgang Hocke (cond.) Rachmaninov Concerto n.4. Encore: Prokofiev “Andante con tristezza” from Music to “Eugene Onegine”

June 26 – Italy, Zola Predosa, Palazzo Albergati, July 18 – Catania, Odeon Romano. With Boris Belkin (violin)
Beethoven Sonata n. 8, Brahms Sonata n. 2, Mozart Sonata K. 378, Schubert Fantasy.Encore: Shostakovich – Tsiganov 4 Preludes

From 1987 to 1995 Boris Bekhterev played together with Boris Belkin 32 concerts in Italy, Spain, Germany, Finland and Japan

1992, August 9 – Austria, Attergau, St. Georgen. With René Starr (violin), David Cameron (voice), Wiener Collage (musicians from Wiener Philharmoniker). Brahms Scherzo, Schönberg Fantasy (violin and piano), Ode to Napoleon Bonaparte (piano, string quartet, reciter). Brahms Piano quartet n. 2 in G minor

1993, September 25, 26 – Mexico, Mexico-city, Hall of the University. With “Funam”
Orchestra
, Ronald Zollmann (cond.) Rachmaninov Concerto n. 4. Encore: Rachmaninov Melody
October 13 – Italy, Milan, Conservatorio “Verdi”. With Susan Moses (cello). Debussy Sonata, Martucci Andante, Mendelssohn Sonata in D major, Franck Sonata. Encores: Rachmaninov Andante from the Cello Sonata, Shostakovich Scherzo from the Cello Sonata
October 15 – Italy, Cagliari, October 16 – Oristano, October 22 – Bologna, Hall of Baraccano, October 24 – Milan, Theatre “Manzoni”. As a member of Trio “César Franck” – Felice Cusano (violin), Susan Moses (cello). Chausson Piano trio, Schubert Nocturne for piano trio, Arensky Piano trio. Encore:
Brahms Piano trio n. 2, 2 mov.

1994, November 29 - U.S.A. Hempstead, N.Y., Hofstra University, December 1 –
Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity College, December 2 – Amherst, Massachusetts, Buckley Recital Hall. With Trio ”César Franck”.Mozart Piano trio K. 564 in G major, Chausson Piano trio, Brahms Piano trio n.2 in C major. Encore: Arensky Elegy from Piano trio, Beethoven Piano trio W39

1994, November 13 – Italy, Messina, Theater “Vittorio Emanuele”. With Elena Obraztsova (mezzo-soprano).Tchaikovsky 5 Songs, Aria from “The Queen of Spades”, Rachmaninov 5 Songs, 5 Russian salon romances, Encores: Russian folk song, Arias from “Gianni Schicchi” by Puccini and “Adriana Lecouvreur” by Cilea

1994, November 16 – Italy, Erba, Villa “Padre Monti”. With Maxence Larrieu (flute). Schubert Sonatine n. 1 in D major, (Boris Bekhterev played also piano solo Bach Fantasia cromatica e fuga), C. Ph. E. Bach Sonata in G major for flute solo, Scriabin-Bekhterev “Scriabiniana” (8 pieces for flute and piano), Prokofiev Sonata for flute and piano. Encore: Bizet Entracte from “Carmen”

1995, August 14, 15, 16 – San Giminiano, Greve in Chianti, Castagno di Andrea. Same Bach Sonata, Schubert Sonatine, Mozart Sonata in C major, Fauré Fantasy (Boris Bekhterev played also piano solo: Debussy “Ondine”, “Feux d’artifice”), Fauré Fantasy, Prokofiev Sonata. Encores: Bizet, Bach, Dussek “Gavotte”

Besides the collaboration with the above mentioned musicians Boris Bekhterev played together with other well-known musicians: Pavel Berman (violin), 21 concerts in 1994-1998 in Italy, France and Slovenia, Vadim Brodsky (violin), 9 concerts in 1989-1996 in Italy, Andrea Cappelletti (violin), 20 concerts from 1989 -1993 in Italy, Austria and Portugal, Serghej Krylov (violin), 2 concerts in 1990 in Italy and Switzerland, Alexander Michejew (cello), one concert in 1989 in Germany. All this concert activity included also Boris Bekhterev’s constant concert activity as a piano soloist.

Programs of some solo recitals held by Boris Bekhterev since 1996 in Italy, Japan and other countries.

1996.09.23 Italy, Lacco Ameno, Ischia, Teatro Europeo
L. v. Beethoven  Sonata Op. 109, F. Chopin Polonaise-Fantaisie Op. 61, Nocturne Op, 62 n. 2, Scherzo  n. 1 Op. 20. N. K. Medtner “Forgotten Tunes” Cycle II Op. 39 (Meditazione, Romanza, Primavera, Canzona matinata, Sonata tragica).  Encores: Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2, Scriabin Etude Op. 42 n. 5
11.08 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium

J. S. Bach-J. Brahms Chaconne (for the left hand), F. Chopin Fantaisie Op. 49, A.N. Scriabin Sonata n. 5 Op. 53.

11.16 Japan, Nishinomiya, Apri Koto Hall
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 31 n. 2 “The Tempest”, F.Chopin Ballade n. 2 Op. 38, Nocturne Op.62 n. 2, Scherzo n. 1 Op. 20, N. K.Medtner “Forgotten Tunes” Op. 39 (Meditazione, Romanza, Primavera, Canzona matinata, Sonata tragica).  Encores: Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2, Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4

1997.04.08 Italy, Foggia, Teatro “Giordano”

J. S. Bach-J. Brahms Chaconne, F. Schubert Impromptu Op.142 n. 3, F. Schubert-F. Liszt 3 Songs: “Du bist die Ruh”, “Grethen am Spinnrade”, “Erlkönig”, J. Brahms Variations on a Hungarian Song Op. 21 n. 2, F. Schubert-S. S. Prokofiev Waltzes (1920), J. Brahms Sonata n. 1 Op. 1. Encores: Schubert Waltz Op. 18 n.6, Impromptu Op. 90 n. 4
11. 16 Japan, Nishinomiya, Hall of the Kansei University
Toru Takemitsu “Rain Tree Sketch” I and II, F. Schubert 4 Impromptus Op. 142, J. Brahms Sonata n. 1 Op. 1. Encores: Scriabin Poem Op. 32 n. 1, Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2

1998.09.30 Japan, Nishinomiya, Mukogawa University, Hall of the Music Department
N. K. Medtner Sonata tragica Op. 39 n.5, S. S. Prokofiev “Things in themselves” Op. 45, A. N. Scriabin 4 Preludes Op.48, 4 Preludes Op. 33, 4 Preludes Op. 37, Sonata n. 4 Op. 30. P. I. Tchaikovsky Grand Sonata Op. 37.  Encore: Rachmaninov Melody Op. 3 n. 3

1999.08.07 Russia, Moscow, Rachmaninov Hall of the Moscow Conservatory
All F. Chopin program:  Ballade n.1 Op.23, Nocturne Op. 48 n. 1, 2, Etudes Op.10 nn. 10, 12, Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61, Mazurka op. 68 n. 4, Fantaisie-Impromptu Op. 66 postum , Scherzo n. 3 Op.39. Encores: Etude Op. 10 n. 3, Valse Op. 64 n. 1, Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4

2000.03.20 Slovenia, Nova Gorica, Kulturny Dom
A. N. Scriabin Sonata n.3 Op. 23, 2 poèmes Op. 32, Sonata n. 4 Op. 30, Désir, Caresse dansée Op. 57, Sonata n. 5 Op. 53. P. I. Tchaikovsky Grand Sonata Op. 37.Encores: Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2, Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4

2001.02.07 Japan, Nishinomiya, Mukogawa University, Hall of the Music Department
A. N. Scriabin 2 Valses Op. postum (1886), Valse Op. 1, 2 poèmes Op.32, Valse Op. 38, Poème tragique Op. 34, Quasi valse Op. 47, Poème satanique Op. 36, Poème-Nocturne Op. 61, 2 poèmes Op. 69, Poème “Vers la flamme” Op. 72, F.Chopin Fantaisie Op. 49, Fantaisie-Impromptu Op. 66 postum, Polonaise-Fantaisie Op. 61

12.01 Japan, Nishinomiya, Plela Hall
Program “Fantasy”.  W. A. Mozart Fantasie K573, P. I. Tchaikovsky Scherzo-Fantaisie Op. 72 n.10, R. Schumann Fantasie Op.17. A. N. Scriabin Fantasie Op. 28, F. Chopin Fantaisie Op. 49, Polonaise – Fantaisie Op. 61. Encores: Scriabin 2 poèmes Op. 32, Prokofiev Andante con tristezza from the Music to “Eugene Onegin” Op.71 n. 42

2002.06.28 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Hall of the Music Department
W. A. Mozart Sonata K 310 in A minor, F.Liszt “Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude” from “Harmonies poétiques et religeuses”
, Mephisto-Walzer n. 3, C. Debussy 3 Preludes: “Ce qu’a vu le vent d’Ouest”, “Ondine”, “Feux d’Artifice”, “L’isle joyeuse”. Encores: Tchaikovsky “April” from “The Seasons”, Prokofiev “Andante con tristezza” from the Music to “Eugene Onegin” Op. 71 n. 42

11.28 Portugal, Leiria, Theatre José Lucio da Silva
Program “Encores”. W. A. Mozart Fantasie K 573 in D minor, L. v. Beethoven 5 Bagatellen Op. 33 nn. 3, 7, Op.119 nn. 5, 9, 3, F. Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 n. 3, F. Chopin Nocturne Op. 48 n. 1, Mazurka Op. 30 n.4, Berceuse Op. 57, Valse Op. 64 n. 1, F. Liszt Mephisto-Walzer n. 3, S. V. Rachmaninov 2 Etudes-tableaux Op. 33 n. 2, Op. 39 n. 6, M. Ravel Jeux d’eau, C. Debussy 3 Preludes: “Ce qu’a vu le vent d’Ouest”, “Ondine”, “Feux d’Artifice”, “L’isle joyeuse”. Encores:
Tchaikovsky “April” from “The Seasons”, Chopin Etude Op. 10 n. 12,   Prokofiev Andante con tristezza from the Music to “Eugene Onegin” Op. 71 n. 42

2004.10.16 Japan, Nishinomiya, Shinkyo, Opus Hall
All N. K. Medtner program: Sonaten-Triade Op.11, Sonata-Skazka (The “Fairy Tale” Sonata) Op. 25 n. 1, 10 Fairy Tales: 2 Tales Op. 20, Fairy Tale “Russian Tale” Op. 42 n. 1, Fairy Tales: Op. 31 n. 3, “The Barrel-Organ Player” Op. 54 Book III, n. 2, “The Beggar” Op. 54 Book IV, n. 2,”
The Magic Fiddle” Op. 34 n. 1, Op. 34 nn. 2, 4, “King Lear in the field” Op. 35 n. 4

2006.12.06 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Hall of the Music Department
All A. N. Scriabin program: Allegro de Concert Op. 18, 4 preludes Op. 33, Sonata n. 2 Op. 19, Sonata n. 8 Op. 66, 2 Poems Op. 32, Sonata n. 4 Op. 30. Encore: 2 Pieces “Désir”, “Caresse dansée” Op.57

2008.09.14 Japan, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Center of the Performing Arts
W. A. Mozart Sonata K 281 in B flat major, F. Chopin Impromptu n. 3, Op. 51, Scherzo n. 3, Op. 39, Ballade n. 4 Op.52, A. N. Scriabin Sonata n. 1 Op. 6, Etudes: Op. 8 n. 1, Op. 42 nn. 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 6. Encores: Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 n. 3, Shostakovich 3 Fantastic Dances Op. 5, Chopin Valse Op. 64 n. 1

2009.10.31 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium
P. I. Tchaikovsky “The Seasons”, 12 characteristic pieces Op. 37b

2010.04.04 Japan, Nishinomiya, Hyogo center of the Performing Arts
W. A. Mozart Sonata K 533/494 in F major, F. Mendelssohn Variations sérieuses Op. 54, P. I. Tchaikovsky-B.Bekhterev 5 Romances for piano solo. A. N. Scriabin Allegro appassionato Op. 4, 2 Impromptus Op. 12, Prelude and Nocturne for the left hand Op. 9, Polonaise Op.21. Encores: Chopin Etudes Op. 25 n. 2, Op. 10 n. 12, n. 3

2011.01.14 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium
All A. N. Scriabin program: Etude Op. 2 n. 1, 12 Etudes Op. 8

2012.05.16 Italy, Bologna, Circolo degli Ufficiali
F. Schubert Impromptu Op. 142 n. 1, Sonata D 960 in B flat major. F. Liszt “Les cloches de Genève”, “Aux cyprès de la villa d’Este” (n.2), M. Ravel “Jeux d’eau”, A. N. Scriabin Sonata n. 4 Op. 30. Encore: Liszt Sonetto di Petrarca 104
06.01 Japan, Nishinomiya, Plela Hall
Same program with F. Liszt’s Sonetto di Petrarca 104 included in the program. Encores: Liszt Valse oubliée n. 4, Impromptu in F sharp major.

10.07  Italy, Bologna, Oratorio San Rocco, Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese
All A. N. Scriabin program: 7 preludes Op.17, 4 preludes Op. 22, Sonata n. 3 Op. 23, 2 preludes Op. 27, Sonata n. 4 Op.30, 3 preludes Op. 35, 4 preludes Op. 39, 2 Feuillets d’album Op. 45 n. 1 and Op.58, Sonata n. 5 Op. 53.  Encore: Etude Op. 2 n. 1

2013.10.25 Japan, Tokyo, Bechstein Hall
Same Program. Encores: Scriabin Etude Op. 2 n. 1, Poem Op. 32 n. 1

2014.02.09 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio San Rocco, Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese
F. Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 n. 4, Sonata Op. 78 D 894 in G major. S. V. Rachmaninov Prelude, Melodie, Polichinelle Op. 3 nn. 2, 3, 4, Valse Op. 10 n. 2, 2 Etudes-tableaux Op. 33 n. 2, Op. 39 n. 6, Preludes Op. 32 nn. 12, 5, Moment musicale Op. 16 n. 4.  Encores:  Rachmaninov Barcarolle Op. 10 n. 3, Schubert-Prokofiev Waltzes (1920)

09.21 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 57 “Appassionata” , L. Janaček “In the Mist” (“W mlhach”), A. N. Scriabin 24 Preludes Op. 11. Encores:  Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 n. 3, Chopin Etude Op. 10 n. 12

2015.04.23 Poland, Krakow, Academia Muzyczna
All A. N. Scriabin program: 24 preludes Op.11, 2 Impromptus Op. 12, Valse Op. 38, 2 Mazurkas Op. 40, 4 pieces Op. 56, Poem “Vers la flamme” Op. 72. Encores: 4 preludes Op. 48, Poem Op. 32 n. 1
09.20 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 81a “Lebewohl”, F. Schubert Three piano pieces D 946. P. I. Tchaikovsky 3 pieces from Op. 72 “Dialogue” n. 2, “L’espiègle” n. 12, “Meditation” n. 5, N. K. Medtner Sonate-Ballade Op. 27.  Encore:
Schubert Andantino in A flat major (the episode, cut by Schubert himself from the Piano piece D 946 n. 1).

11.24 Japan, Nishinomiya, Mukogawa University
F. Schubert Sonata Op. 143 D 784 in A minor, L. Janaček “In the Mist”, P. I.Tchaikovsky 3 pieces from Op. 72 nn. 2, 12, 5, N. K. Medtner Sonate-Ballade Op.27. Encore: Schubert Andantino

2016.03.20 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio San Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese
06. 01 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kotoen hall
W. A. Mozart Sonata K 331 in A major, F.Schubert Sonata Op. 143 in A minor, R. Schumann “Papillons” Op. 2, C. Debussy “Estampes”
(“Pagodes”, “La soirée dans Grenade”, “Jardins sous la pluie”), “L’isle joyeuse”. Encores: Schumann Arabeske Op. 18, Scriabin Etude Op. 8 n. 12

11.19 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kotoen Hall
J. S. Bach Concerto italiano, F. Schubert Sonata D 958 in C minor, A. N. Scriabin 2 poems Op. 32, F. Chopin Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante Op. 22. Encores: Chopin Mazurka Op. 30 n. 4, Valse Op.64 n.1

2017.05.14 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kotoen Hall
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 81a “Lebewohl” , R. Schumann 6 “Intermezzi” Op. 4, A. N. Scriabin 2 Mazurkas Op. 40, F. Chopin Nocturne Op. 27 n. 1, Barcarolle Op. 60, Scherzo n. 3 Op. 39. Encore: Scriabin 4 Preludes Op.31
10.29 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese

11.19 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kotoen Hall
L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 110, J. Brahms 4 Klavierstücke Op. 119. C. Debussy Suite bergamasque, A. N. Scriabin Poem Op.41, F. Liszt “Sospiri!”, Mephisto-Walzer n. 3. Encores: Chopin Etude Op. 25 n. 2, Mazurka Op. 41 n. 3, Fantaisie-Impromptu Op. 66 postum

2018.04.29 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese

05.13 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kotoen Hall
J. S. Bach Fantasia cromatica e fuga, F. Chopin Sonata n.3 in B minor. 4 Mazurkas Op. 41, 3 Mazurkas Op. 63., A. N. Scriabin “Désire”, “Caresse dansée” Op. 57, Sonata n. 5 Op. 53. Encores: Chopin Mazurkas Op. 50 nn. 2, 1
10.07 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese

11.17 Japan, Kyoto, Akashi, University of the Fine Arts
11.18 Nishinomiya, Kotoen hall
L. v. Beethoven Rondo Op. 51, Sonata Op.111, A. N. Scriabin 6 Preludes Op. 13, Mazurka Op. 25 n. 3,  Valse Op. 38, Etude Op. 42 n. 5, “Enigme” Op. 52 n. 2, Sonata n. 9 Op. 68, Poem “Vers la flamme” Op. 72. Encore: Scriabin Prelude for the left hand Op. 9

2019.04.14 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese

05.18 Japan, Nishinomiya, Kotoen Hall
F. Schubert Sonata D 959 in A major, S.S. Prokofiev “Things in Themselves” Op. 45, Waltz “Cinderella and Prince” Op.102 n. 1, Sonata n. 4 Op. 29. Encores: Prokofiev “Andante con tristezza” from Music to Eugene Onegin Op. 71 n. 42, Schubert-Prokofiev Waltzes (1920)

10.27. Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese

11.16. Japan, Nishinomiya, Kotoen Hall
F. Schubert Sonata Op. 147, D 575 in B major, Impromptus Op. 142 n. 2, Op. 90 n. 2. F. Schubert-F. Liszt “Litanei”, F.Liszt “Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude” from “Harmonies poétiques et religieuses”, “Les jeux d’eau alla villa d’Este” , “Consolations” n. 3, Etude n. 10 from 12 Etudes d’exécution transcendante.  Encores: Liszt “Sospiri!”, Schubert Moments musicales Op.94 D 780 n. 5

2020.10.18 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese

J. S. Bach 4 Preludes and Fugues from the WTC II volume: n. 16 in G minor, n. 7 in E flat major, n. 19 in A major, n. 4 in C sharp minor, L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 31 n. 2 “The Tempest”, R. Schumann “Waldszenen” Op. 82, S. S. Prokofiev From 6 Pieces Op. 52: Etude n. 3, Scherzino n. 4, Sonata n. 3 Op. 28. Encores: Schumann “Warum?” from “Fantasiestücke” Op. 12 n. 3, Scriabin Poem Op. 32 n. 2

2021.10.03 Italy, Bologna, Oratorio san Rocco Circolo Culturale Lirico Bolognese

L. v. Beethoven Fantasy Op. 77, 6 bagatelles Op. 126, Sonata Op. 101. A. N. Scriabin Tragic Poem Op. 34, 2 Impromptus Op. 12, 2 Mazurkas from Op. 25, n. 6, n. 9, 4 preludes Op. 48, 2 Poems Op. 69, 3 Etudes Op. 65. Encores: Scriabin Etude Op. 2, Bekhterev Recitative with chorus (1969).

Collaboration with other musicians since 1996

During the years living and teaching in Japan (1996-2011) Boris Bekhterev performed on the stages not only as a soloist, but actively collaborated with many other musicians, taking part of a piano duo, accompanying singers, playing chamber music

Piano duo with Yoko Ikeda.

1997.12.05 Mazoro, Concert Hall, 12. 13. Kawanishi, Mitsunaka Hall
W. A. Mozart-F. Busoni “Die Zauberflöte”- Ouvertüre, W. A. Mozart Sonata in D major (two pianos) K 448, J. Brahms 16 Walzer Op. 39, G. Bizet “Jeux d’enfants” (four hands), C. Saint-Saens Variations on Beethoven’s Theme (two pianos). Encore: Japanese song (four hands).

1998.03.27, 07.16 Osaka, Izumi Hall
C. Saint-Saens “Carnaval des animaux”
(two pianos) with Mozart Chamber Orchestra, cond. Ryoichi Kado
2000.05.06 Kawanishi, Mitsunaka Hall
W. A. Mozart Andante with 5 Variations K 501, Sonata K 521, G. Fauré “Dolly”
(four hands). R. Schumann Andante und Variationen Op. 46 (two pianos), S.Rachmaninov Second Suite for two pianos Op. 17.  Encore: Dvorák Slavonic dance in E minor (four hands)

2003.05.31 Osaka, Izumi Hall. With Mozart Chamber Orchestra, cond. Ryoichi Kado
W. A. Mozart Concerto n. 7 for two pianos K 242 in F major , W. A. Mozart Concerto n. 10 for two pianos K. 365 in E flat major.

08.16 Osaka, Izumi Hall, Autumn festival
W. A. Mozart Sonata in D major for two pianos K 448
11.11 Osaka, The Phoenix Hall
F. Chopin Variations on a theme by Paganini (four hands, reconstruction by Ian Ekier)

2007.03.24 Osaka, Izumi Hall. With Teleman Chamber Orchestra, cond. Takeharu Nobuhara
W. A. Mozart Concerto n. 10 for two pianos K. 365

With Akemi Yamagami (piano)

1997.11 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium
F. Schubert Rondo Op. 107 D 951 in A major, Allegro “Lebensstürme”
Op. 144 D 947 in A minor (four hands).

2003.06.14 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium
S. Rachmaninov First Suite for 2 pianos “Fantasies” Op. 5, 2 and 4 Movements

With Koichi Otogawa (piano)

2003.06.14 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium
J. Brahms Variations on a theme by Haydn Op. 56b (two pianos).

With Yukari Sassa (piano)

2003.06.14 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium
R. Schumann “Bilder aus Osten” – 6 Impromptus Op. 66 nn.1, 4, 5 (four hands).

With. Serguei Milstein (piano)

2004.02.11 Maiko, Maiko Villa, Ajisai Hall
J. Brahms Hungarian Dances nn. 2, 3, 5, 17, 7, 9 (four hands), P. I. Tchaikowsky-N. Ekonomu Suite from “The Nutcracker”
(two pianos). Boris Bekhterev played also solo: F. Chopin Polonaise Op.53, N.K. Medtner 2 Fairy tales: “Magic Fiddle” Op. 34 n. 1, “The Bell” Op. 20 n. 2
2005.10.22 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium, Concert “Dance in Music”

J. Brahms 16 Walzer Op. 39 (four hands), P. I. Tchaikowsky-N. Ekonomu “Dance chinoise”, “Dance de la Fée Dragée”, Valse des Fleurs” from “The Nutcracker” Suite (two pianos).  Boris Bekhterev played also solo: C. Debussy Prelude “La Puerta del Vino” (Mouvement de Habanera), F. Chopin 3 Ecossaises Op. 72 n. 3 postum, Tarantella Op. 43

With Masahi Katayama (piano)

2004.10.31 Tamba, Morikoen Hall “Schubertiade” Tamba

F. Schubert Fantasie Op. 103 D 940 in F minor, Allegro “Lebensstürme” Op.144 D 947 in A minor, 6 Walzer (four hands)

With Yasuko Tasumi (piano)

2008.11.04 Osaka, the Phoenix Hall
L. v. Beethoven Die Grosse Fuge Op. 134 (four hands)

 

With Pavel Bogacz (violin) and Peter Baran (cello).

1999.06.15 Osaka, Ishihara Hall
J. Brahms Piano trio n. 2 Op. 87 in C major, Smetana Piano trio Op. 15 in G minor. Encores: Beethoven Piano trio W 39, Mozart Allegretto from the piano trio K 564 in G major

With Georgy Babuadze (violin), Zaza Gogua (viola).

2003.05.24 Kawachi Nagano, Lovely Hall
W. A. Mozart “Kegelstadt” Trio K 498 in E flat major, J. Brahms Trio for Piano, Violin and Horn (viola) Op.40. Encores:
Balanchivadze Nocturne, Tchaikovsky Waltz from the “Children’s Album”, Japanese song

With Yuko Kamahora (soprano)

1998.11.22 Kobe, Matsukata Hall

R. Schumann “Widmung”, J. Brahms “Wiegenlied”, R. Strauss “Schlechtes Wetter”, J. Offenbach Barcarolle, J.Benedict “La capinera”, Arias from operas by I. Dan, C. M. Weber, G. Meyerber, F.Poulenc. Encores: A. Thomas, J. Strauss Arias from operas, Japanese song “Akatombo”

1999.04.17 Tokyo, Kyoi Hall

J. Brahms 4 Songs, R. Strauss 3 Songs, H.Wolf 4 Songs, Canteloube 5 Songs, Arias from operas by G. Meyerber, J. Offenbach, F.Poulenc . Encores: Dvorak “Alte Mutter”, Arias from operas by Thomas, J. Straus, Japanese song “Hana no machi”

With Harumi Okada (soprano)

2002.10.18 Osaka, Imperial Hotel, Chapel
H.Wolf 3 Songs, P. I. Tchaikowsky 4 Romances, 5 Japanese songs.  Encores: Japanese song “Hatsukoi no itami”, Brahms “Vergebliches Ständchen”

2005.08.27 Osaka, Izumi Hall

4 Japanese Songs: “Hatsukoi”, “Shikure”, “Karamatsu”, “Stekina Haru o aimashita”

2010.10.19 Osaka, The Symphony Hall

G. Händel “Dank sei Dir, Herr”, F. Schubert “Liebhaber in allen gestalten”, “Vergebliche Liebe”, “An die MusiK”, P. I. Tchaikowsky “Ni slova, o, drug moi”, “Nie vier’ mnie, drug”, R, Strauss “Ruhe, meine Sehle”, “Zueignung”

With Akemi Nishi (mezzo- soprano)

2005.06.11 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium
F. Schubert “Du bist die Ruh”, R.Schumann “Die Lotosblume”, H. Wolf “Mignon”, 2 Japanese songs: “Asa ne”, “Komori uta”.

06.22 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Urchin Hall
R. Wagner Wesendonk – Lieder, 5 Japanese songs

With Yoshifumi Hata (tenor)

1999.11.06 Nishinomiya, Mukogawa University, Koshien Hall
F. Schubert 4 Lieder, 2 Japanese songs
2000.05.10 USA, Spokane, Holy Names Center, Recital Hall
W. A. Mozart “An Chloe”, “Das Veilchen”, Yamada “Kono michi”, “Karatachi no hana”, F. Schubert 6 Lieder, Encore:
Schubert “Du bist die Ruh”. In this concert Boris Bekhterev played also piano solo: P. I. Tchaikowsky Grand Sonata Op. 37, S. V. Rachmaninov Etude-tableau Op. 33 n. 2
2000.05.11
USA, Spokane, Eastern Washington University, Recital Hall
W. A. Mozart “Das Veilchen”, Yamada “Karatachi no hana”, F. Schubert 4 Lieder. Piano solo: Tchaikowsky Grand Sonata Op. 37, 1 and 2 movements
2004.01.10, 2005.01.08, 2006.01.14 Osaka, Higashi Umeda Church
F. Schubert “Die Winterreise” D 911

With Takuya Miahara (bass)

1999.04.29 Nishinomiya, Mukogawa University, Hall of the Music Department
A.S. Dargomyzhsky “Nochnoj zefir”, M. P.Mussorgsky “Zwiozdochka”, P. I. Tchaikowsky “Kak nad goriacheju zoloi”. Boris Bekhterev played also piano solo: A. N. Scriabin 6 preludes Op. 13, S. V.Rachmaninov Melody Op. 3 n. 3, Etudes-tableaux Op. 33 n.2, Op. 39 n. 6

Collaboration with instrumentalists

With Naomi Kouzai (violin)

2001.10.14 Kyoto, Private concert
C. Franck Sonata in A major. Encores: Schubert Sonatine Op. 137 n. 2, II mov., Sonatine Op. 137 n. 3,  III mov. Boris Bekhterev played also piano solo: W. A. Mozart Fantasie K 573 in D minor, A. N.Scriabin Fantasy Op. 28

With Masayoshi Enokida (flute)

1998.11.22 Kobe, Matsukata Hall

P. Taffanel Fantasie “Freischütz” for flute and piano
 

With Naotaka Nishida (flute)

2000.12.08 Osaka, Ongaku no Tomo Hall, 12.26 Tokyo, Kyoi Hall

J. S. Bach Sonata in D major, R.Schumann Fantasiestücke Op. 73, F. Chopin Introduction et Polonaise brillante  Op. 3, W. A. Mozart 6 Variationen K 360 in G minor, F. Schubert Sonatine Op. 137 n. 2 in A minor. Encores: Paradis Sicilienne, Dinniku Hora staccato, Mendelssohn “Mailüfte”.

2008.02.22 Nishinomiya, Kobe College, Auditorium

W. A. Mozart Sonata K 281 (for violin)
in B flat major, F. Chopin Introduction et Polonaise brillante Op. 3. Encores: Tchaikowsky-Bekhterev “Troika” (November from “The Seasons” Op. 37), Paradis Sicilienne. Boris Bekhterev played also piano solo: L. v. Beethoven Sonata Op. 109
2009.06.19 Tokyo, Hamamatsu Hall
J. S. Bach Sonata (for organ), W. A.Mozart 6 Variationen K 360, F. Mendelssohn Sonata (for violin) Op. 4 in F minor, F. Schubert Sonata (for violin) Op. post.162 D 574 in A major. Encore: Dvorak Romantic Piece (for violin) Op. 75, n. 1
2009.10.31 Nishinomiya, Hyogo Center of Performing Arts, concert of teachers of the Kobe College
F. Mendelssohn Sonata Op. 4 in F minor

With Yutaka Hayashi (cello)

2009. 05.09 Kobe, Akashi, the “Green Festival” at the University, 05. 12 Nagoya, Theatre, 05.14. Osaka, Phoenix Hall
J.P. Breval Sonata, G. Cassado “Achares”, K. Davydoff “Am Springbrunnen”, D. Popper Polonaise de concert, S. S. Prokofiev Cello sonata Op. 119 in C major. Encores: Saint-Saens “Le cigne”, Casals “The Song of the Birds”, Tsintsadze Prelude
05.25 Gifu Prefecture, Tajimi Theatre
Same program without S. Prokofiev Sonata, but instead K. Davydoff Romance, S. S. Rachmaninov Romance, R. Strauss Romance, Yamada Kosuke Romance, C. Chaplin Medows from the “City Lights” and “The Big Dictator”. Same encores

With Romualdo Barone (clarinet)

2002.01.30 Nishinomiya, Mukogawa University, Hall of the Music Department
R. Schumann Fantasiestücke Op.78, J. Brahms Two Sonatas for clarinet and piano Op. 120 in F minor and in E flat major, K. Penderecki  3 Miniatures. Encore: Italian song “La calma”

 

With Charlotte Rotshild (soprano), Naoko Noma (alto), John Wright (tenor), David Cox (bass), Tomoko Furukawa 
(2-nd piano), Maya Kubota (harmonium), Mozart Choral Ensemble Japan, cond.Tsutomu Masuko.

1999. 12.09 and 12.12 Kawachi Nagano, Lovely Hall. Performance and recording of Petite Messe Solennelle by G. Rossini for chorus, 4 singers, 2 pianos and harmonium. 

Besides these concerts during the years 1996-2021 Boris Bekhterev gave more than 85 solo recitals with long or short programs in different places.