Extractions: The gestation of Shostakovich's Festive Overture has been subject to several different theories. One author claims that it was originally written in 1947, but was suppressed by Shostakovich along with many of his compositions created during this repressive period of Soviet history. Others believe that the celebratory quality of the overture displays Shostakovich's relief at the death of Josef Stalin (in 1953), whose regime had twice censored the composer and his music. Most probably, the work was commissioned for a gathering at the Bolshoi Theater in November of 1954, celebrating the 37th Anniversary of the October Revolution. The conductor, Vasili Nebolsin, realized that he had no appropriate piece to open the high-profile concert. He approached Shostakovich, who was at the time a musical consultant at the Bolshoi. The composer set to work, and the overture was completed in three days, the individual pages of the score being taken by courier before the ink had dried to copyists waiting at the theater to create the orchestra parts. Although written in haste, the Festive Overture has proved to be one of Shostakovich's most frequently performed works. He completely grasped the sense of occasion and requirements implicit in the commission. The brilliant orchestration, the exuberant mood, and the infectious high spirits of the overture have guaranteed its place as an effective concert opener and audience pleaser. At the 1980 Moscow Olympics the opening fanfares of the overture were used to announce the start of each day's events.
The Capital Times 2 with valentina lisitsa, try the rarely heard Piano Concertos Nos. 3 and 4 byIgnaz Moscheles, a contemporary Chopin. Performed by Howard Shelley and the http://www.madison.com/tct/features/stories/index.php?ntid=46706&ntpid=2
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Pedro Carneiro cellist JeanGuihen Queyras, pianists valentina lisitsa and Artur Pizarro,the Chilingirian and Shanghai string quartets, composers Steve Reich, http://www.pedrocarneiro.com/Biography.asp
Extractions: Biography Please contact Ms. Teresa Simas (on the CONTACTS link below) if you require a biography in Portuguese, Spanish, French or ´German. (...) It is a masterly touch to round off Carneiro's dazzling performance. Guardian (London, England) (...) a formidable reading of these major works (...) extremely precious for its quality of interpretation. Le Monde (Paris, France) (...) Pedro Carneiro, who is, except the obvious choice of Maria João Pires, the most preeminent Portuguese performer of today in the international circuit. O Público (Lisbon, Portugal) Pedro Carneiro is one of the very few percussion players to have made an international career as a soloist, and has established himself as one of the world's foremost solo percussionists, performing regularly throughout Europe, the Far East and the USA. Carneiro's extensive repertoire ranges from his own solo marimba transcriptions of Bach, Schumann and Bartók; 20th century classics by Stockhausen, Carter and Xenakis; several specially commissioned concerti by acclaimed composers worldwide; to world premières envolving percussion and live computer interaction. Pedro Carneiro is also embarking on an original project: conducting from the marimba keyboard. His future plans include a collaboration with the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra in Vilnius, with a programme featuring Haydn, Stravinsky and two contemporary marimba concerti. Now at the age of 30, Carneiro has performed the world première of over 70 works by leading composers worldwide and appears regularly with a wide range of acclaimed musicians such as the harpsichordist Elisabeth Chojnacka, cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, pianists Valentina Lisitsa and Artur Pizarro, the Chilingirian and Shanghai string quartets, composers Steve Reich, Egberto Gismonti, James Dillon, Emmanuel Nunes and Django Bates.
Discography - Compositions Of William Bolcom The MOT Sisters, pianists. Rene Gailly International Productions CD87 092 (CD).valentina lisitsa, piano Alexei Kuznetsoff, piano http://www.bolcomandmorris.com/disc2.html
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The Nashville Symphony Friday, September 16, 2005, valentina lisitsa, Cello Rachmaninoff Stravinsky valentina lisitsa, piano Tchaikovskys Fifth Deadline Oct. 14 http://nashvillesymphony.org/education/
Extractions: In partnership with Middle Tennessee schools, The Nashville Symphony offers a wide range of educational programming to support classroom instruction. Last season alone, over 100,000 students and teachers experienced symphonic music in its various forms including informal, in-school ensemble concerts and live orchestra performances in downtown Nashville. NSOkids.org is designed to provide an interesting, educational and interactive means for children of all ages to learn about the wonders of classical music. Visitors to this site can study and experience the music, the composers and the instruments that have made classical music the enduring art form that it is. Visit our On Stage, Education Suite, Composer's Gardens, Back Stage Tour and Game Room sections to learn more. Don't forget to visit the In the Spotlight section to register to be named "NSO Student of the Month."
Bienvenue Sur Zig-Zag Territoires Translate this page the cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, the pianists valentina lisitsa and ArturoPizarro, and the Shanghai Quartet, in works by Steve Reich, James Dillon, http://www.zigzag-territoires.com/pedro_bio.html
CAMA : 1990-2000 Archive Katia Marielle Labèque, DuoPianists Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig Kurt Masur,Conductor valentina lisitsa, Piano Sergei Nakariakov, Trumpet http://www.camasb.org/archives/1990-2k.shtml
New Year's Eve At The Symphony valentina lisitsa, piano. Joyce Cobb Band. Countdown to 2006 with the MemphisSymphony Orchestra for a spectacular evening of refreshments, http://www.memphissymphony.org/ConcertsandTickets/ConcertDetails.cfm?ID=972
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra valentina lisitsa, piano soloist John Adams The Chairman Dances PerformersWest Virginia Symphony Orchestra and piano soloist valentina lisitsa http://www.wvsymphony.org/calendar/calendar_events.php?event_id=382
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra The mindblowing virtuosity of dazzling soloist valentina lisitsa wowed WVSOaudiences in 2001 and 2004. Dont miss the return of this phenomenally gifted http://www.wvsymphony.org/calendar/calendar_events.php?event_id=317
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FSC Press Release The Russian State Symphony Orchestra (RSSO) and guest pianists valentina Lisitsaand Fazil Say will perform the music of Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and http://www.flsouthern.edu/pubrel/0102news/RussianSymph102601.htm
Extractions: Florida Southern hosts Russian piano festival LAKELAND, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2001) - Florida Southern College presents a festival of Russian piano music Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium on the campus. The Russian State Symphony Orchestra (RSSO) and guest pianists Valentina Lisitsa and Fazil Say will perform the music of Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. Music director Valery Polyansky leads the RSSO, whose full repertoire includes several centuries in Russian and foreign music. Born in Moscow, Polyansky studied at the Moscow Conservatoire where he specialized in choral, operatic and symphonic conducting. He has headed the State Chamber Choir for over 25 years and has also led symphonic companies in Russia and abroad. Piano soloists Lisitsa and Say are considered brilliant young stars in the music world. Born in Ukraine and Turkey, respectively, both now reside in the United States, Lisitsa in Miami Beach and Say in New York City.
Spivey Hall Harris and cellist Christopher Rex with brilliant Ukrainian pianist ValentinaLisitsa and former ASO Associate Concertmaster violinist Beth Newdome, http://www.spiveyhall.org/06GCP.html
Getting Around Map Image Getting Around Map Image Getting Around In a rare LA appearance, world renowned cellist Harrell invites pianist ValentinaLisitsa and violinists Helen Nightengale and Bruce Dukov to join him in a http://www.experiencela.com/fullprofile.asp?key=20030722111904
ShowMag.com Carl St. Clair and Pacific Symphony joined by Pacific Chorale and pianists ValentinaLisitsa Alexia Kuznetsoff Ravel s Vallee de Closhe, a variation on http://www.showmag.com/listings/pacificsymphony.html
Extractions: Pacific Symphony Orchestra 2004-2005 Pops Season Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Smokey Robinson A Celtic Christmas with Cherish the Ladies L.A.'s Phantom of the Opera Davis Gaines Sings Broadway Linda Ronstadt Timeless Piano with Roger Williams Ben Vereen Sings the Music of Sammy Davis, Jr. Mervyns' Musical Mornings Music from Harry Potter Saturday, October 30, 2004 Music from Pirates of the Caribbean November 20, 2004 Music from The Nutcracker December 18, 2004 Music From America's Wild West January 8, 2005 Music from The Lion King February 12, 2005 Music from Beauty and the Beast May 7, 2005 Classical Connections with Music Director Carl St.Clair All performances are at 3 p.m. and last about 90 minutes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 October 30, 2004 Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique November 20, 2004 Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto Featuring James Ehnes February 12, 2005 McPhee's Tabu Tabuhan for Duo Piano and Orchestra Featuring Valentina Lisitsa and Alexei Kuznetsoff May 7, 2005 Season Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major Richard Strauss' Suite from Der RosenKavalier a world premiere commission by Paul Chihara Carl St. Clair and Pacific Symphony
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