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On the occasion of Philip Glass’s 80th birthday, and in view of the current global situation, I felt inspired and urged to remind music lovers of the cultural richness and variety of the New World, and to recall that its artists strongly defend humanistic values. With that motivation, the Ruhr Piano Festival 2017 was held under the global motto of “The Americas”, focusing on the music of the entire double continent. That focus is likewise reflected in our annual boxed set of three CDs.
On the first CD you will find examples of the spirited, colourful music of several South American countries. You have certainly already heard works by composers such as the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos or the Argentinians Astor Piazzolla and Alberto Ginastera. But the enchanting works of artists such as Moisés Moleiro, Cláudio Santoro or Carlos López Buchardo, just to name a few, were a wonderful discovery for me as well. I therefore thank the pianists Sergio Tiempo, Anna Zassimova and Zhang Zuo, not only for having offered us thrilling interpretations of these pieces, but for having undertaken the considerable task of unearthing these almost unknown works, and having taken the time to learn them to perfection. The second CD takes us to North America: to t
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23 Sep 2006
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Night of Classical Music (timetable 2025)
About Night of Classical Music
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Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30
Session 1 - 19:00 - 19:30 - Willem Hijstek Hall - Melancholy, Grace & Fire - Celis & Goldberg piano duo (Piano duo)
Programme
P.I. Tchaikovsky Valse uit String serenade
A. Borodin Polovets dances
S. Rachmaninov Romance
Programme notes
A Journey Through Melancholy Elegance and PassionThis program showcases the brilliance of Russian classical music through the enchanting interplay of two pianos.
•Tchaikovsky’s Waltz exudes elegance and charm, capturing the grace and delicacy of the Romantic era. Its flowing melodies and lilting rhythms evoke the grandeur of ballroom dances, blending sophistication with heartfelt emotion.
•Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances bursts with energy and vivid color, painting an exotic picture of nomadic life. With driving rhythms, lush harmonies, and powerful dynamics, this piece transports listeners to a world of celebration and drama.
•Rachmaninov’s Romance offers a contrasting moment of introspection and lyrical beauty. Known for its lush harmonies and emotional depth, this work reveals the composer’s gift for expressing profound longing and tenderness.
Together, these pieces create a dynamic and captivating program, blendi