Friday, September 11, 2026
Julien Brocal, piano
The Olivier Music Barn, 5:30 PM
Program
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Prelude in C Major, BWV 846
JULIEN BROCAL: Shanti
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN: 24 Preludes, Op. 28
Julien Brocal, piano
Julien Brocal is a French pianist, composer, and improviser whose poetic and contemporary voice has distinguished him on the international stage.
Trained by Erik Berchot and later by the renowned pedagogue Rena Shereshevskaya, Brocal developed a playing style marked by depth, narrative intensity, and tonal refinement. A decisive encounter with Maria João Pires further shaped his artistic path; she invited him to tour internationally alongside her, nurturing a profoundly humanistic vision of interpretation.
His recordings devoted to Chopin, Ravel, and Mompou have been widely acclaimed by the international press. Gramophone praised his artistry, calling him “a singular talent.”
Alongside his solo career, Brocal maintains a close collaboration with cellist Camille Thomas. Together they created and recorded Rendez-vous at Tippet Rise Art Center, an iconic American arts center with which Brocal has formed a deep artistic bond.
As the founder of Jardin Musical in Brussels, Brocal has created a space dedicated to artistic creation and dialogue, where music meets other disciplines and new formats emerge. Through performance, composition, and cultural initiatives, he reimagines music as a living, shared experience.
JULIEN BROCAL: Shanti
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN: 24 Preludes, Op. 28
Julien Brocal, piano
Julien Brocal is a French pianist, composer, and improviser whose poetic and contemporary voice has distinguished him on the international stage.
Trained by Erik Berchot and later by the renowned pedagogue Rena Shereshevskaya, Brocal developed a playing style marked by depth, narrative intensity, and tonal refinement. A decisive encounter with Maria João Pires further shaped his artistic path; she invited him to tour internationally alongside her, nurturing a profoundly humanistic vision of interpretation.
His recordings devoted to Chopin, Ravel, and Mompou have been widely acclaimed by the international press. Gramophone praised his artistry, calling him “a singular talent.”
Alongside his solo career, Brocal maintains a close collaboration with cellist Camille Thomas. Together they created and recorded Rendez-vous at Tippet Rise Art Center, an iconic American arts center with which Brocal has formed a deep artistic bond.
As the founder of Jardin Musical in Brussels, Brocal has created a space dedicated to artistic creation and dialogue, where music meets other disciplines and new formats emerge. Through performance, composition, and cultural initiatives, he reimagines music as a living, shared experience.