Diana Ionescu
Court Theatre, Tring 2nd March 2007
Diana played music by
BACH, BEETHOVEN, DEBUSSY,
SCHUMANN & CHOPIN
Court Theatre, Tring
"Diana's playing was magnificent. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening" "Diana is a wonderful musician" "Unforgettable experience".
Highly acclaimed dynamic performances and international prize winner.
A Martha Argerich protegee.
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Maria Redman
Court Theatre, Tring 14th April 2007
Maria played works by Beethoven, Chopin and John Ireland. "Breath of fresh air" "Great artistic sensitivity" "A name to watch out for"An extremely versatile musician.
Accomplished as pianist, harpsichord and celeste with orchestra,accompanist and soloist.
Maria is following in the footsteps of Dame Myra Hess and Dame Moura Lympany.
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Sasha Grynyuk
Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, Oxford
28th April 2007
Virtuoso pianist Sasha played works by CHOPIN, SCARLATTI, RACHMANINOFF AND BRAHMS
Those present were treated to an electrifying performance. Hailed as one of the finest and most exciting of the new generation of concert pianists to emerge in recent years. "Remarkable unfailing musicality" Beautiful cantabile sound" "splendid technique" are typical of critics reviews on Sasha's performance. Undoubtedly destined for stardom.
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Ivan Kiwuwa
Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, Oxford
9th June 2007
Ivan Kiwuwa - A prodigious talent Ivan performed works by Beethoven, Schubert and Mendelssohn
Extract of review from the Oxford Mail by Nicola Lisle
"...From the moment he stepped on to the platform, and noticeably prepared himself mentally before sinking his fingers on to the keys, it was clear we were about to witness something very special; the public unveiling of a new, phenomenal talent. Schubert's Impromptus Nos. 1 and 2 from Opus 90 were a perfect taster, the first dramatic and exciting, the second restless and full of rhythmic gymnastics... ...Then came a radiant account of Mendelssohn's Sonata in E major, its lyrical quality explored with eloquence and assurance. Two more Schubert Impromptus opened the second half, and the evening was brought to a close with Beethoven's Sonata opus 110 in A flat major, its contrasting moods allowing Kiwuwa to give full rein to his musical energy and virtuosity. This was an exhilarating and enthralling programme, given by a brilliant but seemingly unassuming young man, who is clearly destined for international stardom... ...Absolutely wonderful."
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Panayotis Archontides and Natalie Tsaldarakis
Maltings Centre, St Albans 7th July
Panayotis Archontides is an award winning Greek-Australian pianist whose studies and extensive concertizing have taken him to Australia, Greece, Finland, and the UK. P. B. Archontides has given hundreds of performances in Europe and Australia. Natalie Tsaldarakis is a distinguished Greek pianist born in Stockholm, Sweeden. Her concert activities have taken her to Greece, Italy, Finland, US, and the UK. Natalie combines a solo career with a career as chamber musician, most notably as member of the up-and-coming Ivory Duo, while also active as a researcher. Graduate of the esteemed University of London (Royal Holloway-RHUL), Natalie's research interests focus on Modern British Pianism and has been invited to submit her dissertation to the International Piano Archives at the University of Massaschusets. Natalie and Panayotis played works by
RAVEL, DEBUSSY, SCHUBERT AND GERSHWIN
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Bing Bing Li
Court Theatre, Tring September 21st
Born in Beijing 1987 Bing Bing Li has already proved to be one of the most promising new talents of her generation. As a child prodigy she acheived grade eight piano when she was just eight and has been winning first prizes at competitions ever since. Crowned "Star of the Future" when eight years old by the government of her home country.
"She held the relatively large audience spellbound by the quality of her playing and her commitment to music that is not heard as often as it ought to be. Opening with an admirable account of the D major Prelude and Fugue from Bach's '48, she followed with a delightful performance of Haydn's 41st Sonata, in B flat major. In contrast, Liszt's Second Ballade ended the first half, a performance equally displaying Bing Bing's virtuosity and sensitivity... ...The second half began with a movement from Clementi's F sharp minor Sonata, preceding a superb account of Karol Szymanowski's Variations on a Polish Folk Theme Opus 10. Two Debussy Préludes from Book II ended her remarkable recital.
I look forward to hearing Bing Bing Li in major London venues very soon."
Robert Matthew-Walker - Musical Opinion
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Jeong-Ah Ryu
Maltings Centre, St Albans October 20th
Jeong-ah played works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Liszt
JEONG-Ah RYU was born in Seoul, South Korea and began her musical studies at the age of six. She entered the Yewon School of Music in 1988 and came to England in 2000 to attend the Purcell School with a scholarship under the Government Music and Dance scheme. In the same year she attended the Royal Academy of Music Junior Department winning a full scholarship. Jeong-ah has appeared with chamber groups and soloist at St John's Smith Square in the presence of HRH Prince Charles, The Purcell Room, South Bank, Linbury Studio at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, St James's Church Piccadilly, St Andrew's Hall, Snape Maltings and the Wigmore Hall. She has been invited to perform at the Christopher Claviers Festival and Norwich Festival, performing Beethoven's Second Piano Concerto with the City of London Sinfonia. Jeong-ah has appeared throughout Canada, Germany, and Lithuania, where her performance was broadcast on National Radio.