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Celebrated pianist is all set to open concert season at Theatr Clwyd

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CELEBRATED pianist Stephen Kovacevich opens Theatr Clwyd’s 2019/20 Concert Season next month with a programme including Bach, Beethoven and Schubert. Stephen Kovacevich is one of the greatest pianists of the last half century, and in his long and distinguis­hed career as a concert pianist, he is particular­ly renowned for his interpreta­tions of Schubert.

Born in Los Angeles, Stephen Kovacevich is one of the ‘Great Masters’ of his generation and considered as one of the most searching interprete­rs, never afraid to take both technical and musical risks in order to achieve maximum expressive impact.

He has appeared with many of the world’s finest orchestras and conductors including Bernard Haitink, Kurt Masur, Simon Rattle and Georg Solti.

Recent highlights include his Los Angeles Philharmon­ic debut, a European recital tour with Martha Argerich, a recital tour to East Asia and recital performanc­es in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Los Angeles, Washington and Singapore.

To celebrate his 75th birthday,

Decca has released a Limited Edition 25 CD Box Set of his entire recorded legacy for Philips.

“There is an expressive truthfulne­ss and a straightfo­rward musicality about his playing that is totally convincing.” – The Guardian.

“Kovacevich’s interpreta­tions are like no one else’s… the audience sat spellbound throughout,” – Washington Post.

Stephen Kovacevich will play Bach: Prelude and Fugue No.4, Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.30 in E major and Schubert: Piano Sonata No.21 in B flat. Stephen Kovacevich comes to Theatr Clwyd (Theatr Anthony Hopkins) on Sunday September 8 at 7.30pm.

Tickets, priced from £10 are available from Theatre Clwyd Box Office on 01352 344101 or at www. theatrclwy­d.com.

 ??  ?? ■ Stephen Kovacevic will open Theatr Clwyd’s concert season on September 8
■ Stephen Kovacevic will open Theatr Clwyd’s concert season on September 8

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