Boris Giltburg Advocates for Youth Orchestras through Powerful Performance Triumphant musical evening met with “endless applause” for Giltburg in Berlin

Boris Giltburg Advocates for Youth Orchestras through Powerful Performance Triumphant musical evening met with “endless applause” for Giltburg in Berlin

Pianist Boris Giltburg has recently demonstrated his unwavering support for youth orchestras by participating in a short but impactful tour with the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands (NJO), which included performances in Apeldoorn, Amsterdam, and culminated in a remarkable concert in Berlin. Giltburg’s dedication to fostering young musical talent was evident during his interpretation of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 4, a piece that demands both technical brilliance and emotional depth. Indeed, the Berliner Morgenpost lauded Giltburg’s “warm, chocolaty tone”, reminiscent of the great Arthur Rubinstein (Mario-Felix Vogt).

The Berlin concert, part of the prestigious Young Euro Classic Festival, which celebrated its 25th anniversary, was met with what one critic described as “endless applause”. The effusive review particularly emphasised the value of intergenerational mentoring programmes: “If there was ever proof needed that collaboration between young orchestral talent and experienced conductors and star soloists makes sense, the performance… with pianist Boris Giltburg, could serve as the finest example… I am convinced that Giltburg inspired many of the young musicians with his nuanced, effortlessly light playing… to reflect on questions of expression and the interaction between piano and instruments” (Ingobert Waltenberger, Online Merker).

Watch the Berlin Concert online bellow and experience a unique opportunity to witness a masterful performance by Boris Giltburg and the next generation of classical musicians.

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Live at Wigmore Hall

Live at Wigmore Hall

Live at Wigmore Hall, the acclaimed Pavel Haas Quartet joins forces with renowned pianist Boris Giltburg to deliver a mesmerizing performance of two seminal works from the Romantic chamber music repertoire. The concert features Brahms’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor (Op. 25) and Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major (Op. 26).

The performance is introduced by Ian Skelly, who provides context for the pieces and includes Boris’ own appreciation of the rich, somewhat neglected Quartet No. 2, which the pianist defines as “One of the sunniest and least perturbed Brahms pieces”.

Available for streaming on BBC Sounds for a strictly limited time:

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Renowned pianist Boris Giltburg recently captivated audiences with a masterful performance at Wigmore Hall, which was broadcast live to thousands around the world.

Renowned pianist Boris Giltburg recently captivated audiences with a masterful performance at Wigmore Hall, which was broadcast live to thousands around the world.

Giltburg’s program featured a selection of Chopin’s most evocative nocturnes, including the Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62, No. 1; Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1; Nocturne in F-sharp Minor, Op. 48, No. 2; Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15 No. 1; Nocturne in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1; Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 55, No. 2; Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48, No. 1; and Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62, No. 2. Each piece was performed with an exquisite sensitivity that highlighted the emotional depth and technical brilliance of Chopin’s compositions.

In a compelling contrast, Giltburg also presented pieces from the Russian musical canon, including Medtner’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, Tchaikovsky’s “Dumka”, and Stravinsky’s “Three Movements from Petrushka”. These selections showcased the rich and diverse textures of Russian classical music, offering a fascinating dialogue between the delicate introspection of Chopin and the robust expressiveness of his Russian counterparts.

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Teo Gheorghiu Shines at Teatro Colón

Teo Gheorghiu Shines at Teatro Colón

Teo Gheorghiu captivated audiences at Teatro Colón with a breathtaking rendition of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, performed alongside the Orquesta Filarmónica de Buenos Aires, under the baton of Maestro Manuel Hernández-Silva. Critics praised Gheorghiu’s performance, with Virginia Chacón Dorr of the leading Clarín noting, “With elegance and technique, Gheorghiu achieved a cohesive interpretation in the arc of the work’s distinctive characters, in which passages of virtuosity abound.”

Gheorghiu’s performance highlighted the intricate nuances of Grieg’s masterpiece, leaving audiences in awe of his virtuosity and emotional depth. The eclectic programme celebrating the orchestra’s 78th anniversary included Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 12, “The Year 1917,” as well as the premiere of a work by Franco-Argentinian composer Gabriel Sivak.

Photo: © Arnaldo Colombaroli

 

 

Teo Gheorghiu’s Buenos Aires Debut at Teatro Colon

Teo Gheorghiu’s Buenos Aires Debut at Teatro Colon

Teo Gheorghiu has made waves across Latin America, playing at Teatro Municipal de Santiago de Chile, Teatro Mayor Julio Santo Domingo in Bogotá, and Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais in Brazil, and is now set to make his debut at the iconic Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires.

Mark your calendars for May 24 as Teo takes the stage to deliver an unforgettable performance of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto.

 

 

Piano Rendezvous at Société des Concerts de Fribourg with Teo Gheorghiu and Alexander Ullman

Piano Rendezvous at Société des Concerts de Fribourg with Teo Gheorghiu and Alexander Ullman

Prepare for a doubly mesmerizing performance as the Société des Concerts de Fribourg presents an exceptional “Concert à 2 pianos” featuring Teo Gheorghiu and Alexander Ullman.

Experience the magic of their synchronized talent as they breathe new life into Sergei Prokofiev’s enchanting Cinderella ballet suite, arranged for two pianos by Mikhail Pletnev. The evening also includes Rachmaninov’s riveting Symphonic Dances, Op. 45.

Save the date: May 15, 2024, at Théâtre Equilibre, Fribourg.

Photo Teo Gheorghiu: ©Fabrice Umiglia / Photo Alexander Ullman: ©Kaupo Kikkas