Sonata of the Stars Concert  - an unforgettable musical journey with pianist Johan Randvere (Estonia)

Johan Randvere is a pianist whose talent and charisma has conquered not only Estonia, but also the world. Regularly performing in prestigious venues such as New York's Carnegie Hall, Randvere is renowned not only for his solo performances, but also as an exceptional chamber music artist.

The 3rd International Piano Competition of the International Academy of Music in New York, the International Chamber Music Festival in Prague and the International Chamber Music Festival in Prague. K. Čiurlionis Festival, will feature rarely performed classical works, with a special highlight being M. K. Čiurlionis' Sonata in F major, which is likely to be performed for the first time in Palanga. This extraordinary work, like all of Čiurlionis' work, combines music with visual art, creating landscapes of sound, emotion and colour that are perfectly suited to the seaside environment.

The programme will be complemented by works by other composers: Erkki-Sven Tüür's modern and dynamic Sonata, Richard Strauss and Percy Grainger's Love Duet from Der Rosenkavalier, Maurice Ravel's delicate Pavanca and the playful Water Play and Frederic Chopin's passionate Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49.

Programme

Erkki-Sven Tüür (born 1959) - Piano Sonata

R. Strauss / P. Grainger - Love Duet from "Der Rosenkavalier"

M. K. Čiurlionis (1875-1911) - Sonata in F major

M. Ravel (1875-1937) - Pavane

The Play of Water

F. Chopin (1810-1849) Fantasia in F minor, Op 49

 

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Johan Randvere has performed with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, the Tymen Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pärnu City Symphony Orchestra, the Belarusian State Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, and the Vanemuis Symphony, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, under the batons of Kristiina Poska, Risto Joost, Toomas Vavilovs, Grigory Soroka, Jüri Alperten, Erki Pehk, Mihhail Gerts, Sasha Mäkilä, Kaspars Männd, Jaan Ots, and others.

Randvere has successfully participated in many national and international competitions, including 1st prize at the Klaviermusik Competition in Vilnius (2008), 1st prize and Grand Prix at the Catania Music Competition in Italy (2012), 1st prize and Grand Prix at the Andrea Baldi International Piano Competition in Italy (2014), 1st prize and Grand Prix at the Andrea Baldi International Competition (2013), 1st prize and Grand Prix in the International Piano Competition in Vilnius (2014), 1st prize in the International Music Festival of Italy (2013), 1st prize in the International Music Festival of Italy (2013) and 1st prize in the International Music Festival of Italy (2014).), 2nd prize at the EPTA International Piano Competition in Belgium, 2nd prize at the 8th Estonian National Piano Competition (2014), etc.

Johan is not only a great soloist, but also a chamber music performer, regularly giving concerts with renowned Estonian musicians. The Randvere Piano Trio won the Audience Award and the Holland Music Sessions Special Award at the Con brio Competition Festival (2010). He is currently performing with pianist Justas Šervenik, the trio Tempus Balticus and Piazzolla's Nortango.

Johan studied at Tallinn Music High School and Giuseppe Verdi Conservatoire in Milan, and is currently pursuing his PhD at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, where he is furthering his studies with Professor Ivaris Ilja.

Johan is also a television presenter, and for many years he has hosted the popular programme about pianists "Black Key, White Key" on Estonian Classical Radio.

The festival is organised by Klasika LT.