Pavilion Theatre presents Evgeny Grinko - as part of Between the Notes

The acclaimed pianist and composer makes his first visit to Ireland for an evening filled with enchanting melodies and heartfelt compositions. His music has gained widespread popularity, with over 450 million streams on Spotify and 240 million views on YouTube.

Born in 1985, Grinko began playing music seriously at 16, joining indie noise bands. A pivotal moment occurred when he discovered the piano, teaching himself to play. His composition Valse went viral on Facebook in 2010, propelling him into the contemporary classical music scene. Grinko has since released four albums and six EPs, with his work often incorporating cinematic elements and a mix of humour, sadness, and longing.

In 2022, after opposing the invasion of Ukraine, Evgeny left his native Russia and eventually settled in Berlin. Despite these challenges, he continues to create music at a breakneck pace. Recalling the emotional potency of Max Richter’s piano-based reveries as well as the filmic drama of Philip Glass’ score work, new album Winter Moonlight is the latest achievement in what’s already been an incredible career for Grinko.