Stellar line up of classical musicians for concert
IN a fitting start to the New Year, Drogheda Classical Music is delighted to bring another stellar line up of musicians to Drogheda.
On Friday, January 26th at 7.30pm German/Canadian cellist, Johannes Moser will be joined by Russian pianist, Andrei Korobeinikov for a programme of romantic and exciting works by Rachmaninov and Prokofiev.
Described by Gramophone Magazine as ‘one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists’, GermanCanadian cellist Johannes Moser has performed with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors.
Individually, both musicians have flourishing careers but have recently come together to record some of these great works and are thrilled to have the opportunity to perform them live together, in this their only performance in Ireland.
He is equally at home performing as soloist or in small chamber groups and is deeply passionate about education and teaching.
At just 31 years of age, pianist Andrei Korobeinikov has already had an astonishing career.
He gave his first public performance aged eight and went on to win a series of important competitions in Russia and the US.
Today, like Johannes, he enjoys a successful career as soloist and chamber musician, working with many of the great orchestras, conductors and musicians.
In a recent interview, Johannes Moser said that he was avoiding playing the Rachmaninov sonata until he had found the right duo partner.
He added: ‘Andrei Korobeinikov is a true master and true champion of this music and I feel very honoured to have him as a partner on this.’
Composed during troubled periods in the composers’ lives, the cello sonatas are life-affirming works. Rachmaninov’s sonata which he wrote following a nervous breakdown is similar to his popular Second Piano Concerto: a journey from brooding melancholy to unrestrained beautiful slow movement.
Prokofiev wrote his outstanding sonata while labouring under considerable hardship.
It is restrained yet movingly lyrical, but the hair-raising final movement with its virtuosic passagework ends the work in a blaze of defiance.
The programme also includes two shorter works, the gorgeous adagio from Prokofiev’s Cinderella and the famous Rachmaninov Vocalise.
Don’t miss this Drogheda exclusive. Advance tickets are €19 & €17 online / phone or €20 & €18 on the door. Student / children’s tickets are €5. Booking is open through Droichead Arts Centre on 041 9833946 or www.droichead.com
The Series is run in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre and funded by the Arts Council and Louth County Council. Artist accommodation is sponsored by the d Hotel and it receives advertising through RTÉ Supporting the Arts. joy, with a