Experience the brilliance of Illia Ovcharenko this October in High River. Still in his early 20s, this extraordinary pianist is captivating the world with performances that reveal his true spirit and make the piano sing. Winner of the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition and hailed for his “technical mastery, perseverance against adversity, and an understanding of musical text that is both intellectual and emotional,” Ovcharenko has already played to sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall, released two albums, and performed with top orchestras worldwide. Don’t miss the chance to hear why critics rave, “Ovcharenko’s playing was a veritable masterclass, on the felicitous melding of energy, intensity, bravura technique and innate lyricism. He has found the secret of how to make the piano sing.” -Ludwig Van Review