Acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva returns to Carnegie Hall for her highly anticipated “A Classical Holiday” concert for one night only, Friday, December 26, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Celebrating her 23rd Stern Auditorium appearance, Katya has performed at the venue more than any other female artist. In what has become a seasonal tradition for local New York City families and tourists alike, Katya’s festive concert is a highlight of the holiday season. Katya’s playing is hailed for its fluidity and abundance of poetic expression. A “noted exponent of Romantic repertoire (WNYC Radio),” she captures audiences with her breathless, ethereal concerts.
Performing works from her holiday album A Classical Holiday, Katya showcases new arrangements of Christmas classics including The Nutcracker, My Favorite Things, and more. Drawn to spirituality and mysticism, Katya’s poetic style brings a different ethereal dimension to this holiday concert. This year’s program includes the mystical O choruscans lux stellarum by Von Bingen, Gershwin’s Embraceable You, the rarely played Liszt Legendes, and more.
Program + Ticketing Info Friday, December 26, 2025, 8:00 p.m. Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium, Corner of 57th St & Seventh Ave, Trains N/Q/R/W 57th St Tickets: $56 and Up. Students: 50% Off with Student I.D. at Box Office. To purchase, contact carnegiehall.org | CarnegieCharge 212.247.7800 | Box Office at 57th Street & Seventh Avenue
A Classical Holiday: Music that Celebrates the Eternal Mysteries Katya Grineva (piano)
VON BINGEN "O choruscans lux stellarum" (arr. Gail Smith) J. S. BACH "Sheep May Safely Graze" from Cantata No. 208 (arr. Petri) MOZART Selections from Requiem, K. 626 (arr. Liszt) OFFENBACH Barcarolle from Les contes d’Hoffmann (arr. Griffes) TCHAIKOVSKY "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from The Nutcracker CHOPIN Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66 RAVEL "Une barque sur l'océan" from Miroirs BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight" BEETHOVEN Allegretto from Symphony No. 7 (arr. Liszt for solo piano) LISZT Deux legends WILD "Embraceable You" (Etude No. 3) from Seven Virtuoso Etudes for Piano on Gershwin Songs RAVEL Boléro RODGERS "My Favorite Things" (arr. Byron Duckwall) BYRON DUCKWALL "Holiday Dream"
