Gabriela Montero

Experience the extraordinary Gabriela Montero in this captivating concert film, a unique exploration of artistry, migration, and the enduring power of music. Montero journeys through the stories of Eastern European composers who sought opportunity in the Los Angeles film industry, weaving their legacies with her signature brilliance. Prepare to be mesmerized as Montero, celebrated worldwide for her exceptional musicality and astonishing improvisational talent, accompanies the iconic silent film *The Immigrant* with a newly created, spontaneous piano score. Witness her visionary interpretations and compositional gifts firsthand—praise for Montero’s performances has included descriptions of “crackling rhythmic brio, subtle shadings, steely power… soulful lyricism… unsentimental expressivity.” The program also features a compelling selection of works by Sergei Prokofiev (Sarcasms, op. 17; Piano Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, op. 14), Sergei Rachmaninov (Piano Sonata No. 2 B flat Minor, op. 36), and Igor Stravinsky (Piano Sonata in F sharp Minor (1924)). A frequent recitalist and chamber musician, Montero has graced the stages of Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Sydney Opera House—now, experience her artistry in this unforgettable concert film.