Utzon Room of Sydney Opera House is a perfect space for an up close and personal experience. Program features miniatures by J.S.Bach and S.Prokofiev as well as a cyclopic ‘Night wind’ sonata by N. Medtner
Konstantin Shamray will be one of the core figures in this season’s program.
Highlights include: Brahms’ Trio op. 8, Prokofiev’s Second violin sonata and Rachmaninov’s cello sonata.
F. STRAVINSKY Pulcinella: Suite
M. RAVEL Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
G. GERSHWIN An American in Paris
UMBERTO CLERICI, conductor & presenter
KONSTANTIN SHAMRAY, piano
F. STRAVINSKY Pulcinella: Suite
M. RAVEL Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
G. GERSHWIN An American in Paris
UMBERTO CLERICI, conductor & presenter
KONSTANTIN SHAMRAY, piano
Alexander Scriabin, the visionary Russian composer and pianist, heard sounds in colour. In the spirit of Scriabin then, this recital program paints in shades of blue: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ‘deep violet’ C sharp minor Sonata blurs into Scriabin’s more enigmatic ‘lilac’ Sonata in G sharp minor, before metamorphosing into Nikolai Medtner’s ‘sky blue’ Sonata in E minor. Beyond its colourings, the concert offers a unique exploration of a Russian pianistic tradition, via the distinctive contributions of three composers who were also pianists. Performed chronologically, these three lesser-known sonatas offer rare and moving glimpses into the singular voices that Tchaikovsky, Scriabin and Medtner imagined for the piano – as well as the ways in which their works speak to and engage with one another.
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Dmitry Matvienko conductor
Konstantin Shamray piano
Program:
Olivia DAVIES Hyphae (World Premiere)
Camille SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No.5 Egyptian
Antonín DVOŘÁK Symphony No.8
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Dmitry Matvienko conductor
Konstantin Shamray piano
Program:
Olivia DAVIES Hyphae (World Premiere)
Camille SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No.5 Egyptian
Antonín DVOŘÁK Symphony No.8
Borodin Polovtsian Dances
Rachmaninov Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini Op. 43
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 In D Minor Op. 47
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.
Soloist Konstantin Shamray
Conductor Nicholas Milton
Borodin Polovtsian Dances
Rachmaninov Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini Op. 43
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 In D Minor Op. 47
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.
Soloist Konstantin Shamray
Conductor Nicholas Milton
Program includes a selection from J.S.Bach’s inventions and sinfonias for clavier, a complete set of Vision Fugitives by S. Prokofiev and N. Medtner’s sonata op. 25 no. 2 “Night Wind”
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/1105701/sessions/4112115/sections/2065474/tickets
From Siberia to Sibelius.
The program for this duo recital weaves together an intricate tapestry of bagatelles, preludes, dances and lullabies. The first half offers postcards from Eastern Europe, with music by Valentin Silvestrov (Ukraine), Dmitri Shostakovich (Russia), and Fryderyk Chopin (Poland). The second half celebrates Satu's Finnish roots with gorgeous vignettes by Aulis Sallinen and Jean Sibelius, before concluding with Beethoven's Eighth violin sonata.
French inspired program featuring works by Rameau, Debussy, Chopin, Messiaen and Ravel
French influenced program featuring works by Rameau, Debussy, Chopin, Messiaen and Ravel
In this evening of mesmerising melodies, Principal Violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra Satu Vänskä and modern piano maestro Konstantin Shamray unite for an exploration of the enchanting landscapes of Finland and beyond.
Often considered the successor to Jean Sibelius, this performance commences with Aulis Sallinen’s haunting Cadenza for Solo Violin before embarking into the mind of Sibelius himself with excerpts from piano and violin works from the latter half of the composer’s life.
Finally, a short trip across the Baltic Sea and the evening concludes in Germany with Beethoven’s Sonata No.8 in G for Piano and Violin. With sheer power and grace, this performance by two of Australia’s great musicians is an inspiring collaboration at its finest.
Concert One starts at 6 pm, Concert Two starts at 8 pm
Prokofiev’s ever brilliant Third Piano concerto performed in collaboration with ASO conducted by Andrew Litton. Second half features Rachmaninov’s Second symphony
Konstantin Shamray performing three great romantic piano sonatas.
P. Tchaikovsky. Sonata, op. 80 posth. in c-sharp minor
A. Scriabin. Sonata no. 2, op. 19 in g-sharp minor
N. Medtner. Sonata, op. 25 no. 2 in e minor ‘Night wind’
‘Our 2024 concert series commences with the sublime pairing of Anna Goldsworthy, Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, and Konstantin Shamray, much-loved adjunct senior lecturer. In 1824 twenty-seven-year-old Schubert was present at the awe-inspiring premiere of Beethoven’s Ninth symphony in Vienna before returning to Zseliz that summer to work again for the Esterházy family as their music teacher. Whilst there he wrote this extended four movement work, his largest in the genre, in which Robert Schumann immediately sensed the powerful influence of Beethoven, labelling it a “piano version” of a symphony.’
Johann Sebastian Bach – 6 inventions and 6 sinfonias, BWV772-801
Alexander Scriabin – Sonata No.4 op.30 F Sharp Major
György Ligeti – from Etudes for Piano: ‘Fanfares’, ‘The Devil’s Staircase’
Nikolai Medtner – Sonata op.25 no.2 in e minor ‘Night Wind’
PROGRAM
J. S. Bach 6 inventions and 6 sinfonias
W. A. Mozart Variations in E flat major K.354 “Je suis Lindor”
F. Liszt – F. Busoni Fantasy on Themes from Mozart’s Figaro
C. Debussy Suite Bergamasque
O. Messiaen Prelude “Cloches d’angoisse et larmes d’adieu” (Bells of anguish and tears of farewell)
M. Ravel La Valse
Concert series curated by Richard Tognetti AO
“The most trouble Richard Tognetti ever got into was for doing nothing.” The Guardian
In 2010, during my time as Artistic Director of Slovenia’s Maribor Festival, plans to mount a lavish production of The Magic Flute were thwarted by financial issues. I had a mere three days to come up with an alternative. I called the administration with a proposal: “I know what to do… Nothing.”
Adelaide Festival presents a special event.Express journey in Australia, home to some of the world’s most ravishing landscapes and an incredible array of birdlife. The first half of this program takes inspiration from the birdsong and striking vistas of this country with works from Peter Sculthorpe, Nick Russoniello and Ross Edwards. These homegrown soundscapes are juxtaposed with Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, performed in the rarely heard version for two pianos.
The brilliant Konstantin Shamray will sweep you off your feet with the music of Paris by moonlight from Debussy's suite Bergamasque to Ravel's dazzling La Valse, no emotion unexplored, no heart unmoved. Join us for an unforgettable evening in Paris.
‘This concert will also feature for the seventh time, SXS Artist in Residence, Konstantin Shamray, in his rendition of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue’
Solo Recital. Program includes miniatures by Rameau, Fantaisie, op. 49 by Chopin, La Valse by Ravel, and Third Sonata, op. 14 by Schumann
PROGRAM
J.S. BACH Italian Concerto
LISZT 3 Sonetos de Petrarca
LISZT Rigoletto Paraphrase
RAVEL La Valse
PROKOFIEV Eighth Sonata, op. 84
PROGRAM
J.S. BACH Italian Concerto
LISZT 3 Sonetos de Petrarca
LISZT Rigoletto Paraphrase
RAVEL La Valse
PROKOFIEV Eighth Sonata, op. 84
A special evening, all ticket sales go to support of 5MBS radio station. Canapés and drinks from 6 pm, recital starts at 6.30.
A monumental work by young Sergei Rachmaninoff will be presented by Tair Khisambeev (violin), Elina Faskhi (cello) and Konstantin Shamray (piano)
Southern Cross Soloists present Konstantin Shamray and James Morrison
Experience Toorak Synagogue opening its doors for the first time for a special one-night concert event! Program to include Bruch and Rachmaninov
