Hazard Chase - Noriko Ogawa noriko ogawa was awarded third prize in the 1987 Leeds International Piano 2001 saw the launch of her piano duo with renowned pianist Kathryn Stott, http://www.hazardchase.co.uk/client/ogawafullbiog.shtml
Extractions: NORIKO OGAWA Noriko Ogawa was awarded third prize in the 1987 Leeds International Piano Competition and has since achieved considerable renown in Europe, America and in her native Japan where she is a national celebrity. In 1999 Noriko Ogawa was awarded the Japanese Ministry of Education's Art Prize in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the cultural profile of Japan throughout the world and she has just been awarded the Okura Prize for her outstanding contribution to music in Japan. In 2004 she was appointed as one of the advisors for a new concert hall in her hometown in Japan, the MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall ( www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jp ). Here she remains much in demand, appearing at major arts festivals, performing regularly with the major orchestras and making regular radio and television broadcasts for both NHK and Nippon television.
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Extractions: Since winning Third Prize in the 1987 Leeds International Piano Competition, Noriko Ogawa has achieved considerable renown in Europe, the US and her native Japan. She now spends over half the year in Europe giving recitals and performing with leading orchestras under such conductors as Leonard Slatkin, Vernon Handley, Manfred Honeck and Gunther Herbig. Recent concerts have included her return to Wigmore Hall, her debut at the Tonhalle in Dusseldorf, concerts with the Orchestra della Radio Svizzera Italiana in Switzerland and a tour in Japan with the Japan Philharmonic. Recitals have included a chamber music festival in Australia, a Japanese tour with both the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Ensemble and with Rainer Honeck, leader of the Vienna Philharmonic and the first recitals of her new duo with pianist Kathryn Stott, including Belfast Festival and Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.
The Choir Of St Mary The Virgin, Nottingham Nottingham Evening Post, 7 June2004.William Ruff. Rachmaninov s 2nd Piano Concerto.pianist noriko ogawa. I remember the days when you had to be given http://www.stmaryschoirnottingham.com/pages/reviews/nep-rachmaninov2ndpiano-07.0
Extractions: contacts Nottingham Evening Post William Ruff Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto. Pianist -Noriko Ogawa I remember the days when you had to be given permission from the vicar just to applaud in church. On Saturday night the audience had no inhibitions about standing and cheering - not surprising when the playing of Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto was as electric as Noriko Ogawa's. Despite her eminence and celebrity she has remained loyal to St. Mary's over many years, and in her hands this most popular of concertos seemed new-minted. With both power and poetry she inflected one theme after another with a yearning, bitterwseet intensity. From the opening chords to the rapturous maestoso ending this was a performance which rekindled a sense of wonder at the work's power to excite and move. As one would expect from a concert conducted by (and celebrating) John Keys, nothing about it could be called 'ordinary'. The concerto unusually stood alone in the second half of a programme which had already demonstrated the versitility of the orchestra - equally convincing in some sprightly Handel as they were in their fresh, vital playing of Elgar's Seranade.
Extractions: Amazon recommendations This disc heralds the beginning of a project to record the complete piano music of Debussy, one of the great challenges for a pianist. And Noriko Ogawa most assuredly sets her standard here, which places her as a leading exponent of this music, surely the greatest piano music of the 20th century. It is a remarkable achievement, not least because she is so young. But by every standard of Debussy playing - subtlety, atmosphere, phrasing, shading, precision - she is excellent. Her attention to the composer's carefully expressed instructions resounds to the music's details with due care and attention, with the result that the performances achieve a special insight. The very opening of the programme reflects these particular strengths, and is really compelling.
Extractions: Acclaimed in Paris, London, Sydney and Tokyo since 1993, Cassard's musical feat has stood out not only for his prodigious technique and sheer stamina but also because of his musical imagination. With each of the four recitals planned thematically, Cassard has also included the works of four other composers who influenced Debussy in the programme - Rameau, Wagner, Chopin and Faure - to provide a broader understanding of Debussy's music. Born in 1962, Cassard studied with Dominique Merlet, Genevieve Joy-Dutilleux, Hans Graf and the legendary Nikita Magaloff. A first prizewinner of the GPA Dublin International Piano Competition and artistic director of two French festivals, Cassard's third of his four-volume recording of Debussy's complete piano works was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix Du Disque.
The Piano Calendar Archives August 2003 Here S Where Finished Londonbased Japanese pianist noriko ogawa, having so brilliantly advocatedAlexander Tcherepnins piano concertos with the SSO, returns to perform http://www.geocities.com/mohangopalan/pc_0308.htm
Extractions: London-based Japanese pianist Noriko Ogawa, having so brilliantly advocated Alexander Tcherepnins piano concertos with the SSO, returns to perform Tchaikovskys First Piano Concerto, a warhorse whose welcome will never tire. Its majestic opening melody and its spectacular piano solo part make it one of the repertoires best-loved concertos.
Bronson Piano Studio 07/15/04, pianist noriko ogawa in Recital, Piano Festival Northwest. 07/11/04,Faculty Concert, California Summer Music. 06/14/04, pianist Andrew Wilde http://www.bronsonpianostudio.com/reviews.htm
Extractions: http://www.BronsonPianoStudio.com/reviews.htm Archived Reviews Date Review Organization Gordon Studios Candlelight Concert No. 3 - Elizabeth Wallfisch Carmel Bach Festival Final Student Concert California Summer Music Family Concert No. 2 - Young Artist Concert Carmel Bach Festival Students in Concert California Summer Music Students in Concert California Summer Music Joan Behrens Berman Piano Master Class California Summer Music Student Recital California Summer Music Jerome Lowenthal Piano Master Class California Summer Music Family Concert No. 1 - Youth Chorus Carmel Bach Festival Friday Evening Concert - Beethoven's Ninth Carmel Bach Festival Thursday Evening Concert - Brandenburg Concerti Carmel Bach Festival Tuesday Evening Concert - Symphony Night Carmel Bach Festival Carmel Bach Festival Monday Intermezzo Recital - Yuko Tanaka and Friends Carmel Bach Festival Virginia Best Adams Vocal Master Class - David Gordon Carmel Bach Festival Violinist Emlyn Ngai in Recital Carmel Bach Festival Mass in B Minor Carmel Bach Festival Opening Concert - Saturday Evening Carmel Bach Festival Students in Concert California Summer Music Faculty Concert California Summer Music 29th Annual Competition (Instrumental ) Carmel Music Society Competition Winner Pianist Judy Huang Carmel Music Society David Gordon & Melinda Coffey "Un-concert"
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation > Events > Event noriko ogawa is a UKbased Japanese pianist. She was awarded third prize in the1987 Leeds International Piano Competition and has since achieved http://www.daiwa-foundation.org.uk/event_page.asp?Section=Eventssec&ID=149
Chamber Music International As a pianist, whether performing a new commission, making music with likeminded piano duets by Delius (arranged Heseltine) with noriko ogawa and Brazil http://www.chambermusicintl.org/html/master.htm
Extractions: masterclasses Andrew Watkinson Violin Andrew Watkinson performs all over the world as leader of the Endellion String Quartet, as a soloist and as a leader and director of chamber orchestras from the violin. A member of the City of London Sinfonia for over twenty years, he directed international tours in repertoire from small Baroque pieces to Beethoven symphonies, all without a conductor. He also held the position of Associate Leader and Director of the Academy of St. Martin's in the Fields for some years, and has led or directed the English Chamber Orchestra, the London Mozart Players, the London Sinfonietta and many other leading chamber orchestras. "Andrew Watkinson, with the City of London Sinfonia, gives a lively virtuosic account of music which astonishes, enchants and excites" Classic FM Magazine, Nov 1999 Kathryn Stott Piano Kathryn Stott is one of Britain's most versatile and respected musicians. As a pianist, whether performing a new commission, making music with like-minded friends, recording unusual works or exploring repertoire beyond the normal Western classical piano tradition, she is committed to sharing her enthusiasm with as wide an audience as possible. The critically acclaimed premiere of Graham Fitkin's Circuit for two pianos, with the BBC Philharmonic, is a highlight of her piano duo partnership with Noriko Ogawa.In July 2004 they gave the Japanese premiere with the Tokyo Philharmonic and Myung- Whun Chung in Suntory Hall. As a result of Kathryn Stott's interest in contemporary music several composers have written for her, including most recently Julian Josephs and a commission by the Concertgebouw for a piano trio by Graham Fitkin. She has given the first performances of new works by many of today's leading composers: Michael Nyman's Piano Concerto, Maxwell Davies's Piano Concerto, and Marc Yeats's The Round and Square Art of Memory, as well as the British premiere of The Four Parables by Paul Schoenfield.
BBC - Radio 3 - Daily Schedule Japanese pianist noriko ogawa plays a selection of Rachmaninov s dramaticEtudesTableaux recorded at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester earlier this year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/schedule/2005/07/13/day/
BBC Cumbria - Stage - Classical Music At The Brewery noriko ogawa (piano) £10/£9conc/£8.50fob Renowned pianist noriko ogawa is one ofJapans hottest exports. She records regularly for the BBC as recitalist http://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/stage/2004/brewery/classical_music_listings.shtml
Musical Pointers Michael Collins (clarinet) noriko ogawa (piano) Blackheath Sundays, Blackheath Halls ogawa is a forthright pianist, a concerto pianist in the Weber, http://www.musicalpointers.co.uk/reviews/liveevents/Collins.htm
Extractions: Brahms - Sonata No.2 in Eb major, Op.120 An auspicious start to a new season of Blackheath Sundays , under the Halls' new artistic director Jo Paton , given to a sold-out audience in the Recital Room. These were two equally matched virtuosi in complete accord, Collins (one-time winner of the BBC Young Musician competition) giving a display of the power and refinement possible with the clarinet from bravura ff to ppp refinement. Ogawa is a forthright pianist, a concerto pianist in the Weber, a display piece for two soloists, and a whole orchestra in the less straightforward Brahms piano parts. One point worth considering for these concerts, especially when they are sold-out or nearly so. Michael Collins and Noriko Ogawa are big artists, and would have sounded more satisfactory downstairs in the more generous acoustic of the Great Hall; and its Fazioli might have suited Ogawa's playing better? [q.v. my review of Andreas Boyde's Brahms ] - excerpt below: It will be interesting to see how Boyde's Brahms is developing when he returns with further recitals next year; there is the makings of a fine cycle - a great one, we will see? Perhaps Andreas Boyde should consider the possibility of trying the
CD Review noriko ogawa, piano Singapore Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lan Shui in preference to the grinning publicity photos of pianist and conductor, http://www.musicalpointers.co.uk/reviews/cddvd/TCHEREPNIN.htm
Extractions: The prolific and long-lived composer Alexander Tcherepnin (1899-1977) is pictured here shortly before he composed his 2nd piano concerto (I chose it for illustration in preference to the grinning publicity photos of pianist and conductor, which reminded me of one's childhood agony when exhorted to 'smile for the picture'!). Prokofiev was a pupil of Tcherepnin's father, and there are clear affinities. The concerto, 'based essentially upon a leap of a fourth', is sparky and optimistic music, typical of (for me) a favourite decade of the last century. A motoric development subsides to introduce a wide ranging set of variations 'bursting with original technical, contrapuntal and rhythmic finesse'. It is deftly orchestrated and played with verve and charm by
Classical MP3 At EClassical.com - Classical Music Downloads 1 and 2, with the eminent Japanese pianist noriko ogawa (picture). Also includedis the Suite in D for orchestra. All works are performed by the Finnish http://www.eclassical.com/eclassic/eclassical?&song_id=100080&last_page=more_inf
Newsobserver.com | Calendars NC Symphony with pianist noriko ogawa, Chapel Hill Bible Church. Sons of NewBethel, gospel quintet, Johnston Center, UNCCH. http://www.newsobserver.com/lifestyles/arts_entertainment/artspreview2004/calend
Extractions: Nov. 1 Joan Baez, presented by Carolina Union Performing Arts Series, Hill Hall, UNC-CH. The first lady of the '60s folk revival is still going strong at 63. Given that her Chapel Hill show happens the day before the election, you can count on an emotionally charged evening with lots of political commentary. Baez also might give a nod to the Triangle setting, given that she covered Raleigh singer-songwriter Caitlin Cary's "Rosemary Moore" on her last album, "Dark Chords on a Big Guitar" (Koch Records). Nov. 2 "The Producers," presented by Broadway Series South, Memorial Auditorium, BTI Center, Raleigh. Through Nov. 7. Broadway's hottest ticket of 2001 reaches Raleigh, and it's likely to be a sellout here, too. We won't get Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in Mel Brooks' stage adaptation of his1968 satirical film. But the touring stars Alan Ruck and Lewis J. Stadlen have strong creds, too. Stadlen was a replacement in Lane's role of Max Bialystock in "The Producers," and Ruck's movie roles include "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (hi, Cameron) and last year's "Cheaper by the Dozen" remake.
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Extractions: Klavier Roller Jeffrey is now the first person in the UK to have the Klavier Roller system. Developed in France by Bernard and Pascal Wintz the system allows the complete safe moving of a concert grand piano by just one man! Click for more information Piano Hire Jeffrey purchased his first Steinway model 'B' for hire use in 1982, this was followed by purchasing a brand new Steinway model 'B' in 1984 from Steinway Hall, something of a red letter day for him! Further Steinway and Yamaha concert grands were acquired over the years including another brand new Steinway from Steinway Hall in 1995, this time a model 'D' concert grand. From 1984 concert piano hire has played a leading role in Jeffrey's work schedule and a huge number of concerts have seen a piano supplied by Shackell Pianos. Jeffrey Shackell continues to offer first class instruments for concert hire and Steinway and Yamaha grands are kept specifically for concert use. Jeffrey now has the use of the wonderful klavier roller system, the first one in the UK. This allows the moving and transporting of a full concert grand by one man! Our instruments for hire stock include;
Upp.the.arts Uppingham Music Department National Young pianist Week incorporating Uppingham International Piano including concerts by Dimitri Alexeev, noriko ogawa and Christina Ortiz, http://www.uppthearts.co.uk/acatalog/Uppingham_Music_Dept.html
Extractions: Uppingham School will this year once again play host to National Young Pianist Week and the Uppingham International Piano Festival. Among the distinguished international pianists featured this year are Dimitri Alexeev, Cristina Ortiz, Noriko Ogawa, Iain Burnside, David Owen Norris, William Fong, and Philip Smith. All of whom will give masterclasses and coaching sessions to the students participating in National Young Pianist Week. National Young Pianist Week incorporating Uppingham International Piano Festival Founded in 1999 by Artistic Director Alexis Ffrench, National Young Pianist Week is a forward thinking residential summer course for pianists, largely considered to be the pre-eminent event of its kind in the UK. NYPW offers dynamic and creatively stimulating programmes for pianists at every stage of their development, whether young artists on the verge of an international career, or fledgling pianists in the formative stages of learning.
Review Template Its no surprise that the Japanese pianist noriko ogawa features on BISs Top30 edition. She has been one of Robert von Bahrs most fruitful signings, http://www.mmmusic.co.uk/reviews/debussyimagesogawa.html
Extractions: Its no surprise that the Japanese pianist Noriko Ogawa features on BISs Top 30 edition. She has been one of Robert von Bahrs most fruitful signings, both for the quality of her playing and for the breadth of her repertoire. The first volume of her Debussy intégrale is by any standards distinguished pianism. Her Images challenges Giesekings classic 1953 recording, while Ogawas subtle colouring of the many piano dynamics of Pagodes (from Estampes) marks her out as a rather special Debussy pianist. A particular feature of these performances is her close observance of Debussys many expression marks; youd be surprised how many pianists play fast and loose with Debussys explicit instructions. Excellent sound. Reviewed by Sandy Matheson
Artist-Show - The Largest Art Link Site In The World! Huang, Eileen presents pianist and producer of Chinese piano music. ogawa,noriko - provides biography, discography, schedule and announcements for http://www.artist-show.com/ArtFields/Music/MuLinks/Classical/Artists/Piano.html
Extractions: Piano Ax, Emanuel - highly regarded for his poetic lyricism and brilliant technique. Barenboim, Daniel - official website for the conductor and pianist. Barrenechea-Cabeza - provides information on this piano duo. Includes bio. and repertoire. Baxtresser, Margaret - explores the enchanting, nature-filled world of Claude Debussy and the Impressionist Painters. Beataonline - concert pianist - presentation, concerts, repertoire, discography of Beata Szalwinska, a Polish concert pianist, living in Luxembourg. Bekhterev, Boris - provides information on the Russian-born pianist. Berman, Bart - Israeli concert pianist specializing in Schubert and contemporary music performance. Bezprozvannykh, Elena
