The Tel Aviv newspaper Maariv wrote that Haimovsky is “not only a pianist of supreme virtuosity, but above all an artist with a strong personality.” This is seconded by Freiburg’s Badische Zeitung: “He is a magician of sound.”

In addition to strength, virtuosity, and magic, “[Haimovsky’s] gift of intimacy carried over to the familiar funeral march from Chopin’s B-flat minor Sonata and made this ubiquitous music almost a fresh experience.” — Bernard Holland, The New York Times

Concert 1

Mazurka, Op. 17, No. 4 by Chopin 

Four Ballads, Op. 10, No III Intermezzo-Allegro (B minor) by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Four Ballads, Op. 10, No IV Andante con motto-Piu lento-Tempo I (B Major) by Brahms

Sonetto 123 del Petrarca by Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

“La Soirée Dans Grenade” from Estamps by Debussy

“… La cathédrale engloutie” from Preludes Book I by Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

“The Snow is Dancing” from Children’s Corner by Debussy

“…Ce qu’a vu le vent d’Ouest ” from Preludes Book I by Debussy

“Le Baiser de l’Enfant-Jésus” from Vingt regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus by Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)

Concert 2

Arabeske, Op. 18 by Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Four Ballads, Op. 10, No I Andante-Allegro-Tempo I by Brahms

Four Ballads, Op. 10, No II Andante-Allegro non troppo-Molto staccato e leggiero-Andante by Brahms

“Poissons d’Or” from Images Book II by Debussy

“… Les fées sont d’exquises danseuses” from Preludes Book II  by Debussy

“… Feuilles mortes” from Preludes Book II  by Debussy

“…Feux d’artifice ” from Preludes Book II  by Debussy

For Gregory (2001) written for Haimovsky’s 75th birthday by Mark Kopytman (1929-2011)

Adagio

Allegro ma non troppo

Andante

Дорогому Грише, С сердечной признательностью за проникновенные строки обо мне и моей музыке, строки которые отражают (как и твое исполнение) глубину, душевность и теплоту твоего грандиозного таланта. Спасибо,  Марк (To dear Grisha, With cordial gratitude for the heartfelt words you wrote about me and my music, words that reflect (like your performance) the depth, sincerity, and warmth of your grandiose talent. Thank you, Mark)