Nelson Goerner is one of the world's best classical pianists.
Nelson Goerner
Piano
He is praised for his performances of the highest art and poetry, while at the same time possessing an exciting and masterful conviction. Goerner was born in San Pedro, Argentina in 1969. After studying with Jorge Garrubba, Juan Carlos Arabian and Carmen Scalcione, he won first prize at the Franz Liszt Competition in Buenos Aires in 1986. This led to a scholarship to work with Maria Tipo at the Geneva Conservatory, and in 1990 Nelson Goerner won first prize at the Geneva Competition.
In the 2024/25 season, Goerner will perform with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Dallas Symphony Orchestra and on tour in Spain with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.
As an enthusiastic chamber musician, Goerner regularly works with Martha Argerich, Renaud Capucon, Sol Gabetta, Gary Hoffman, Alexei Ogrintchouk and Tedi Papavrami.