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Vladimir Ashkenazy & Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2009 Guangzhou Concert  Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, pianist Sydney Symphony Orchestra Program: Sergey Prokofiev Symphony No.1 in D Major, Op.25 (Classical Symphony) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 in B-flat minor Op.23 Edward Elgar Enigma Variations, Op.36 http://www3.ouk.edu.tw/...idi/Elgar/eevar32.mid Time: October, 24, 2009, Saturday, 8pm Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall Admission: ￥680（VIP）/480/280/180 (Limited student & elder tickets in 20% off.) Organizer: Guangdong Xinghai Performing Arts Group Presenter: Guangdong Xinghai Performing Arts Development Co. Ltd Online Booking Xinghai Concert Hall Box Office: 020-87353869, 3758 3771(For English) Tips: 5% off if purchase before Sep 24th; for group tickets, pls contact Ms Cherry Chan at 020-87048501. Brief Introduction Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor  In the years since Vladimir Ashkenazy first came to prominence on the world stage in the 1955 Chopin Competition in Warsaw, he has built an extraordinary career not only as one of the most renowned and revered pianists of our times, but as an inspiring artist whose creative life encompasses a vast range of activities. Conducting has formed the largest part of his music-making for the past 20 years. He was Chief Conductor of the Czech Philharmonic from 1998 to 2003, and he was Music Director of the NHK Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo from 2004 to 2007. In 2009 he takes up the position of Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Sydney Symphony. Behzod Abduraimov, pianist  “his performance of Prokofiev’s Third Concerto was astounding in physicality, spirit and assurance, balancing audacity with a fine appreciateion of the music’s eccentricities and beauties”. –Gramophone “What is Behzod Abduraimov on? This 18-year-old Uzbek powered his way through the 2009 London International Piano Competition as though he was plugged into some mystical mains, and his electrifyingly physical delivery of Prokofiev’s exuberant Third Piano Concert left no room for doubt where the first prize should go.” – the Independent Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on September 11, 1990, Behzod Abduraimov graduated from the Uspensky State Central Lyceum where he studied with Tamara Popovich. Since his first solo recital at the age of eight, Behzod has made numerous public appearances in the USA, Italy, Russia, and Uzbekistan. He also performed many concertos with the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan. Behzod received the First Prize from the Republican Competition in Uzbekistan (1999), Third Prize in the International Piano Competition in Kazhakstan, “Musician of XXI century” (2000), Diploma from the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in Xiamen (2002), First Prize and Grand Prix in the International Piano Competition “Le Muze” in Agropoli, Italy (2001) and the First Prize in the 2008 Lennox International Young Artist Competition. Behzod is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Music degree at the International Center for Music at Park University in Parkville, Missouri, studying under Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch. He is scheduled to perform with the Corpus Christi Symphony on February 21, 2009. Sydney Symphony  The Sydney Symphony was founded in 1932 and has since evolved into one of the world’s finest orchestras as Sydney has become one of the world’s great cities. The Sydney Symphony is the resident orchestra at the iconic Sydney Opera House, where it gives more than 100 performances each year, and also performs concerts in a variety of venues in Sydney and regional New South Wales. International tours to Europe, Asia and the USA have earned the Orchestra world-wide recognition for artistic excellence. Last year the Sydney Symphony toured Italy. The Sydney Symphony’s award-winning Education Program is central to the Orchestra’s commitment to developing audiences and engaging the participation of young people. The Sydney Symphony also commissions new orchestral music and promotes the work of Australian composers through performances and recordings. Recent premiere performances have included major works by Ross Edwards, Liza Lim, Lee Bracegirdle and Georges Lentz, and the Orchestra’s recording of works by Brett Dean was released last year on the BIS and Sydney Symphony Live labels. The Sydney Symphony Live label was established in 2006, and other releases have included performances with Alexander Lazarev, Gianluigi Gelmetti and Sir Charles Mackerras, as well as a recording of rare Rachmaninoff chamber works with Vladimir Ashkenazy at the piano. This year Vladimir Ashkenazy began his tenure as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 2009 Asian Tour is made possible through the generous support of the following partners: Tianda Group - Principal Partner, China Felix Resources - Major Presenting Partner, Asia Tour Telstra - Presenting Partner, Asia Tour Xstrata Australia - Presenting Partner Asia Tour Emirates - Principal Partner, Sydney Symphony New South Wales Government - Department of Industry and Investment New South Wales Government - Arts NSW Australian Government - Australia Council  |
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