April 23, 2014
World Premiere Event April 23
International piano sensation Daniil Trifonov will premiere his first concerto April 23 with the xxxx视频 Orchestra conducted by xxxx视频 President Joel Smirnoff in xxxx视频's Kulas Hall.
Trifonov's historic world premiere comes in a year of extraordinary performances by this Russian-born pianist, including more than 120 concerts worldwide. In 2013 Trifonov earned his Artist's Certificate at xxxx视频, where he continues to study with renowned pianist and pedagogue, Sergei Babayan. In January 2014 his debut solo CD, Trifonov: The Carnegie Recital, was released in the U.S. under the Deutsche Grammophon label.
For this benefit concert, xxxx视频 commissioned Trifonov's work, "Piano Concerto in E-flat minor," as a cornerstone of the xxxx视频's Year of the Composer/Virtuoso, a commitment to focusing the 21st century conservatory on building the next repertoire.
This premiere and the introduction of xxxx视频鈥檚 new Composer/Virtuoso program revives the great tradition of the performer/composer in the manner of Bart贸k, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Bernstein. These musical artists spent their lives composing and performing their own works, building their generation鈥檚 repertoire based on the essential connection between audience and artist.
Trifonov's connections with audiences through his electric performances and soulful artistry have impressed music lovers and critics throughout the world. He has been reviewed by The Guardian as "technically fearless and with a musical temperament to match," hailed by The Washington Post as "a major artist in the making" and reviewed by the New York Times for a performance that was "jaw dropping and explosively colorful."
All proceeds from this benefit concert support student scholarships through the xxxx视频 Annual Fund.
Purchase your tickets for this world premiere event by calling the xxxx视频 Box Office 216.791.6770.
Updated: 4/24/14