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Internationally acclaimed pianist Shani Diluka, an Exclusive Artist with Warner Classics whose albums regularly receive top distinctions such as Diapason , Choc de Classica, Gramophone Selection, or the Japan Arena Award, is preparing for an exceptional new season.

Her upcoming album Renaissance, inspired by the richness of Renaissance music and its legacy, will be released in September 2025 and accompanied by a special 42 minutes broadcast on Arte Concert.

From the 2025/26 season, she also takes on the role of artistic director of the renowned Sunday Morning Concerts at the Théâtre du Châtelet, opening an exciting new era in this iconic Parisian series.

Her concert calendar this year includes performances at major venues such as the Radio France Auditorium , Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Théâtre du Châtelet, the Bergen International Festival, and tours across Italy, Switzerland, the US, and Brazil.

This season will also see her in collaboration with celebrated artists including Gautier Capuçon, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Natalie Dessay, Mark Bouchkov, and trio with Raphaëlle and Edgar Moreau.

Shani Diluka’s New Season Full of Highlights

Shani Diluka launches her new season with the release of her album Renaissance on Warner Classics, a feature on ARTE Maestro, and prestigious concerts from Radio France to the Théâtre du Châtelet, where she debuts as both Artistic Director and pianist.

Aug 27

Shani Diluka’s Renaissance – A Journey Through the Golden Age

Out September 26, 2025 on Warner Classics, Renaissance takes listeners from the intimate lute and virginal sounds of Elizabethan England to the luminous polyphony of Palestrina and Monteverdi’s heartfelt beauty - historic masterpieces reimagined for the modern piano.

Aug 26

September 17, 2025 5:00 PM: Shani Diluka Featured on ARTE Maestro with New Renaissance Project

ARTE Maestro presents Shani Diluka in an exclusive feature around her upcoming Renaissance album, to be released in September 2025. Filmed in the legendary Abbaye of Fontevraud, the program combines music, poetry, and striking visuals, structured in three chapters with Shani’s own reflections introducing each part.

Aug 24

A New Era at Théâtre du Châtelet

From next season, Shani Diluka will take over the artistic direction of the Concerts du Dimanche Matin, one of Europe’s leading chamber music series. After decades at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées under Jeanine Roze, the matinées now begin a new chapter at the Théâtre du Châtelet.

Aug 23