FW: Alexej Gorlatch, piano, Wednesday 30 Nov, 8 pm, Aula Maxima, NUI Galway

 

Music for Galway and Music Network Present

ALEXEJ GORLATCH

Aula Maxima, NUI Galway

Wednesday 30^th November

8pm

 

Beethoven         Sonata op. 2, no.1 in F minor

Chopin              Polonaise-Fantasie op.61

Bill Whelan        The Currach

Chopin              4 Mazurkas op.67

Chopin              Scherzo op.31 in B flat minor

Chopin              4 Mazurkas op.68

 

 

"Awe-inspiringly confident and assured… with a perfection which apparently effortlessly sets him apart from everyone else... Alexej Gorlatch is one of those players who can take you into areas that others just can't reach. "

Michael Dervan, Irish Times

 

"This remarkably talented pianist… played with finesse and maturity."

The New York Times

 

 

Music Network is delighted to present Ukrainian 'wunderpianist' Alexej Gorlatch, winner of the Dublin International Piano Competition in 2009. His velvet-like quality of touch, expressive playing, and effortless mastery of the keyboard will be demonstrated in a programme featuring works by Chopin, Beethoven and Bill Whelan. Catch this rising star at the Aula Maxima, NUI, Galway at 8pm. Tickets priced €20 / €16 / €6 are available by calling 091 705962 online at www.tht.ie or in person at Opus 2, No.4 High Street, Galway. This concert is promoted by Music Network and Music for Galway.

 

Music Network tours provide a wonderful opportunity to see some of the world's foremost musicians at affordable prices in venues around Ireland, and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm.  Music Network is funded by the Arts Council. Further information is available from www.musicnetwork.ie or (01) 671 9429.

 

By any standards, the young Ukrainian pianist Alexej Gorlatch is something of a phenomenon. Entering the University of Arts in Berlin at the age of twelve, within a decade he had a trophy cabinet jam-packed with awards, including First Prize at the prestigious Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan, First Prize at the Dublin International Piano competition and Silver Medal at the Leeds Piano competition, in a performance described by The Guardian as 'immaculate in its poetry and aggression'.

 

A prize-winning technique is one thing, but Gorlatch has poise, power and passion in equal measure, entrancing audiences from Carnegie Hall to the Salle Cortot in Paris with his relaxed stage manner, singing lines and soulful performances. Add to this an exceptional repertoire spanning everything from Mozart to Britten, and you have the all the ingredients of a terrific solo concert. Prepare to be spellbound!

 

Music for Galway gratefully acknowledges the support of the Arts Council.

FOR LISTINGS EDITORS:

Music for Galway and Music Network Present

 

Alexej Gorlatch, solo piano (Ukraine)

 

Wednesday 30th November GALWAY

Aula Maxima, NUI, 8pm

Tickets: €20 / €16 / €6

Booking: Tel. 091 705962 or www.tht.ie

Promoted by Music for Galway

 

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For further information/images contact:

Anna Lardi Fogarty, Music for Galway: 091 705962 / info@musicforgalway.ie

OR

Louise Walsh, PR & Marketing Manager, Music Network (01) 6719429 or pr@musicnetwork.ie

 

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Anna Lardi Fogarty
Music for Galway
c/o GMIT
Cluain Mhuire
Monivea Rd
Galway
Ireland
phone: 00353 (0)91 705962
email: info@musicforgalway.ie

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Anna Lardi Fogarty
Music for Galway
c/o GMIT
Cluain Mhuire
Monivea Rd
Galway
Ireland
phone: 00353 (0)91 705962
email: info@musicforgalway.ie