Guitar Recital
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 20:00
Dom Pedro V Theatre
200
Programme:
Frederico Mompou (1893-1987): 8th Variation from Variations on a theme of Chopin
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)/ Arr.: E. Grigoryan: Suite Bergamasque
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946): Andaluza
Andrew York (b. 1968): Evening Dance
Ralph Towner (b. 1940): 3 pieces: From a Dream, Beneath an Evening Sky and Tamuriata
Nigel Westlake (b. 1958): Songs from the Forest
Paulo Bellinati (b. 1950): Jongo
Brothers Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, born in Kazakhstan and raised in Australia, emerged in the past decade as two of the world’s most original classical guitarists. ARIA Award-winner Slava constantly seeks out projects which stretch the boundaries of acoustic guitar repertoire and delves into other genres of music from contemporary to jazz. Leonard has always dedicated himself to both classical and jazz music and is also an active arranger and composer.
As a duo, they have toured Russia, the Baltic States, Asia and the UK, giving a major recital at London's Wigmore Hall. Together, they possess effortless virtuosity and brilliant musicianship in standard repertoire for the classical guitar, crossover material and contemporary compositions – an eclectic blend of musical styles well-represented on this concert programme.
“Wizard of the guitar, Slava Grigoryan bewitched and beguiled the audience… Leonard Grigoryan has complete mastery of all facets of the guitar…”
Adelaide Advertiser, May 2005
Duration: approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, including one interval