ROBERTAS GROD & ÁNGELES IGLESIAS
Где: MARKIDEION THEATRE PAPHOS
Когда: 25/09/2024
Билеты: €20 | €5 Student
Продолжительность: tba
О мероприятии:
Technopolis 20 Classics invites you to an enchanting evening of cello and piano music featuring the renowned Spanish pianist Ángeles Iglesias and the distinguished Lithuanian cellist Robertas Grod. Join us at the Markideion Theatre on Wednesday, 25th September at 8 pm for a concert that promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the rich musical landscapes of Spain, France, and Brazil.
This upcoming concert is a celebration of cultural and musical traditions, offering a tapestry of evocative works that will transport the audience across continents and centuries.
Дополнительная информация о мероприятии:
The evening begins with Manuel de Falla's Spanish Dance, followed by Gaspar Cassadó's lyrical and virtuosic Requiebros. The Spanish theme continues with de Falla’s Four Popular Spanish Songs, each reflecting a different aspect of Spain’s rich musical heritage.
Claude Debussy's Sonata in D minor closes the first half, providing a French Impressionistic contrast to the Spanish pieces. The second half features two evocative works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, showcasing the beauty of Brazilian music. The concert concludes with César Franck's Sonata in A Major, a masterpiece that highlights the emotional depth of the cello and piano repertoire.
Entrance: €20 | Information: 70002420 | Tickets online: www.soldoutticketbox.com
Supporters: Pafos Municipality
Hospitality Sponsor: Coral Beach Hotel & Resort
Media Sponsor: Cyprus Mail
Sponsors: Photo Larko
MARIA DE LOS ÁNGELES IGLESIAS
Piano professor at the University of Brasilia, Ángeles Iglesias currently resides in Nicosia, Cyprus.
She started her musical career in Spain, later in Vienna with Professor Hans Graf, in whose “Hochschüle für Musik und Darstellende Kunst” she got her Master´s Diploma with the highest qualification: “Auszeichnung”(cum laude).
She is winner of some prizes in international piano competitions, such as “Manuel de Falla” in Spain, “Bösendorfer” in Austria or “Alessandro Casagrande” in Italy.
She has performed in important theatres, Teatre de la Monnaie in Brussels or Musikverein in Vienna are good examples. Her first CD was recorded life in Montreal, Canada, in Glen Gould´s piano.
In Georgia, in Jansug Kakhidze theatre, she was invited to be the soloist for the world première of Shalva Mshvelidze´s concerto for piano and orchestra, with Maestro David Muckeria as conductor.
Her performances through America and Europe have been always successful, and her last recording with Chopin Sonatas 1 and 3, was highly acclaimed by the specialized critic.
“I love this pianist. She has the facility of doing everything right while apparently doing nothing at all”
"Ángeles Iglesias, quite simply, is a musician’s musician".
Dave Saemann (Fanfare Magazin, USA)
Robertas Grod was born in 1991 in Lithuania. Started cello lessons at the age of 6. Studied in Vilnius Balys Dvarionas music school (class of J. Veiverienė). He is laureate prize winner of national competitions (B. Dvarionas, J. Urba). In 2010 he entered Moscow State Conservatory (class of Prof. N. Shakhovskaya). In 2012 he won the 1st prize at Kozolupov international cello competition in Moscow. In 2016 he graduated the conservatory with honours and since then he lives and works as a teacher in Cyprus. Robertas often gives recitals across Cyprus and Lithuania, participates in national festivals.
About Technopolis 20 Classics:
Technopolis 20 Classics is a distinguished concert series known for bringing world-class musicians to the vibrant cultural scene of Paphos. The series aims to enrich the local community by providing high-quality classical music performances and fostering an appreciation for the arts.
