Absolute Classics Series: Iyad Sughayer, piano

Programme: Mozart, Twelve Variations on “Ah vous dirai-je, Maman” Beethoven, Piano Sonata No.15 D major Op. 28 (Pastoral) Interval Liszt, Six Consolations Khachaturian, Vocalise , Lullaby from Gayane, Adagio from Spartacus, Sabre Dance

Artist: Iyad Sughayer, piano

Iyad Sughayer, piano Chosen as ‘One to Watch’ by International Piano Magazine, Iyad’s debut album Khachaturian Piano Works for BIS Records was described by Gramophone as “…exhilarating and delivered with perfect clarity…” and “…an outstanding debut…” by BBC Music Magazine. Iyad’s second recording for BIS with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Andrew Litton was released to critical acclaim in autumn 2022. In October 2025, Iyad will record the third and final disc, completing the complete piano music of Khachaturian on BIS.

Nominated as a 2022 ‘Rising Star’ by Classic FM, Iyad was a prize-winner at the Young Classical Artists Trust international auditions in 2021. During the 2024/25 season Iyad made his debut in Bogota in Colombia, as well as undertaking his first professional tour of North America, including debut recitals in Toronto, Middlebury College Vermont, University of South Florida, Northeastern College in California where he was chosen as the Dewing Artist at Mills College.

Previous highlights include Iyad’s return to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, performances at major venues such as the Berlin Konzerthaus, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall, Laeiszhalle Hamburg, and the Bridgewater Hall, as well as appearances at leading UK festivals including Brighton, Bath and Lake District Summer Music. He has also featured in prominent recital series at the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, Perth Concert Hall, and Leeds Town Hall.

Tickets

• Full – £20 (+ booking fee)
• Under 26s – free