Beethoven and Tchaikovsky will perform in the performance of Grammy winner Mikhail Pletnetov

During his career of more than 40 years, Mikhail Pletnetov has proven himself as an outstanding pianist, conductor and interpreter of a wide, diverse repertoire. “Ideas that bring music to life, filled with freshness and wisdom are born in Pletetov’s fingers and brain,” the publication wrote The Telegraph.

Maestro Mihails Pļetņovs has chosen the pearls of the piano solo repertoire for his debut in Liepāja Concert Hall “Lielais dzintars”. The first part of the concert will feature Ludwig van Beethoven’s first and last piano personality. The 1st piano is dedicated to Joseph Haydn and is often called the Small Apassionate not only because of its tonality, but also because of its four-part shape. The first part contains references to Mozart, while the second part reveals a pure, lyrical melody from Beethoven’s early compositions. The third part is designed as a classical minuet, but the last part of the sonata makes the pianist’s virtuosity unleash in bubbling passages.

The 32nd keyboard is the last of Beethoven’s keyboards and also the most unique. It was written between 1821 and 1822 in a contrasting two-part form and is dedicated to Beethoven’s friend, pupil and patron, Archduke Rudolf. The first part of the technically complex piece has a majestically fiery character, while the second part is the exact opposite – a bright, even lyrical arena.

In the second part of the concert – Peter Tchaikovsky’s cycle Seasons (Seasons). The cycle consists of 12 short compositions for piano, each dedicated to a month of the year. The compositions are short, memorable musical representations in which the pianist is given the opportunity to express himself as an interpreter. Seasons is one of Tchaikovsky’s most frequently played opuses, and Mikhail Pletnetov’s full Seasons recorded the cycle as early as 1986.

“Honestly, hearing Pletnov as a pianist, not as a conductor, is a truly exclusive opportunity!” emphasized the cultural journalist of the portal lsm.lv Andrejs Šavrejs. Mikhail Pletnetov’s performance has been nominated for the prestigious several times Grammy award the pianist won in 2006. He has also received a magazine about the released albums Gramophone and edition The New Yorker awards. In 1990, Pletnetov founded the first independent orchestra in Russian history. In support of his vision of a future model for the performing arts, many of Russia’s greatest musicians began working in the Russian National Orchestra. Pletnetov is still the orchestra’s artistic director and chief conductor, under whose leadership the ensemble has gained the fame and reputation of a world-class orchestra.

The concert is organized by the Uniting History Foundation in cooperation with the festival Riga Jurmala. Tickets starting from 20 euros can be purchased at “Biļešu Paradīze” network sales points throughout Latvia and on the website https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/event/100614. Discounts are available for pensioners, students, teachers, teachers, the disabled and their companions.

INFORMATION FOR CONCERT VISITORS:

Attendance at the concert will be available to those who can show up negative Covid-19 test, have been vaccinated against Covid-19 or have contracted the infection. At the entrance, all visitors from the age of 12 will have to present a Covid-19 certificate corresponding to the security level, as well as an identity document and a concert entrance ticket. In the public area of ​​the concert hall and during the concert, all visitors from the age of 7 must wear a face mask and observe a distance of 2m. The concert organizers ask you to arrive at least an hour before the start of the concert to allow time for document review.