Nikolay Lugansky returns to Athens: March 18 and 19 one of the most notable pianists of our time will perform in Φιλολογικός Σύλλογος “Παρνασσός” (Parnassos Literary Society) with two concerts in a row and two different programs.
IN Wednesday, March 18will take place solo recital: in the program – Robert Schumann And Frederic Chopin. IN Thursday, March 19Lugansky will perform together with an outstanding pianist Vadim Rudenko – compositions will be performed for two pianos Maurice Ravel, Nikolai Medtner And Sergei Rachmaninov.
What makes Nikolai Lugansky different?
Exceptional technology. His virtuosity on the piano is undeniable: he copes with the most demanding pages in terms of texture in such a way that the technique does not “overshadow” the music, but serves it.
Deep musicality. In addition to performing precision, Lugansky is valued for his ability to enter into meaning And emotional logic each work: its interpretations sound collected, rich and internally convincing.
Exemplary interpretations of Rachmaninov. He is often called one of the best interpreters Sergei Rachmaninov: in these readings, critics note force, passion And complexity Rachmaninov style.
Wide repertoire. Lugansky works equally confidently with different styles and eras: in his range – Franc, Prokofiev, Chopin, Beethoven and many others.
Absolute control of dynamics. He is able to create an almost “orchestral” palette on the piano, and then instantly move on to the utmost subtlety of sound, building powerful dynamic contrasts.
Awards and recognition. Key achievements include international awards, including success at International Tchaikovsky Competition (1994), which cemented his status as a world-class artist.
Continuation of the tradition. Lugansky is considered as the heir to a deep pianistic school and the tradition of the great interpreters of the past, which he develops in modern concert practice.
Brief information: Nikolay Lugansky
I wrote about Lugansk Le Monde: “Nikolai Lugansky is not just a wonderful Russian pianist of our time, but one of the outstanding artists of our era”.
He collaborated with major conductors, including Yuri Temirkanov, Mikhail Pletnev, Charles Duthoit And Kurt Mazur. He performs regularly around the world – in Wigmore Hall (London), Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (Paris), and also gives concerts in Aix-en-Provence, Lisbon, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.
Chamber music partners include: Vadim Repin, Alexander Knyazev, Misha Maisky And Leonidas Kavakos.
His recordings have received numerous awards. CD with piano sonatas Rachmaninov received Diapason d’Or and a bonus ECHO Classicand recording of concerts Griga And Prokofiev With Kent Nagano And Deutsche Symphonie-Orchester Berlin was chosen as Gramophone Editor’s Choice. Other awards include: Diapason d’Or, BBC Music Magazine Award And ECHO Classic. Disc with Grand Sonata And “In the Seasons” Tchaikovsky received rave reviews and was described as “insightful and mature” (The Guardian).
Lugansky studied at the Central Music School of Moscow and at Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatorywhere his mentors were Tatiana Kestner, Tatiana Nikolaeva And Sergey Dorensky. In April 2013 he was awarded the title People’s Artist of Russia.
Brief information: Vadim Rudenko
Vadim Rudenko born in 1967 in Krasnodar (Russia). He began studying piano at the age of four, and at the age of seven he gave his first recital.
In 1975 he was admitted to the Central Music School of Moscow (class A. Artobolevskaya), among his teachers was also Dmitry Bashkirov. In 1989–1996 he continued his studies at Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in class Sergei Dorensky.
He collaborated with major conductors, including Temirkanova, Fedoseeva, Rozhdestvensky, Pletneva, Svetlanova, Sinai, Vendernikova, Simonova And Bashmet. He has performed as a soloist with many leading Russian orchestras, as well as with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra, the Philharmonic Orchestras of Rotterdam, Warsaw and Prague, the French Radio Orchestra and the Japanese NHK.
Tickets and information
Tickets – information: www.ticketservices.gr Panepistimio 39, tel. 210 7234567.
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