Clara SchumannVariationen über ein Thema von Robert Schumann op. 20
Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyLieder ohne Worte op. 19
Fanny HenselVier Lieder ohne Worte
Dmitri ChostakovitchSonate pour piano N° 2
Galina UstwolskajaSonate N° 6
Natalie Beridzenouvelle œuvre (commande ECHO)
The artists
Giorgi Gigashvilipiano
History hasn’t always been kind to female composers.
Fanny Hensel and Clara Schumann had to juggle work and home life amidst the social constraints of the 19th century. Galina Ustwolskaja was pained at being constantly referred to as «the pupil of Dmitri Shostakovich», rather than a composer in her own right. The young generation of classical musicians seem however determined to repair the injustices and imbalances of the past. Come and hear ECHO Rising Star Giorgi Gigashvili as he pays these afore-mentioned female pioneers the tribute they deserve, and performs a new work from electronic artist, Natalie Beridze.
«Rising stars» – ECHO European Concert Hall Organisation Nominated by Konzerthaus Dortmund with Kölner Philharmonie, NOSPR Katowice and Philharmonie Luxembourg
Whether it’s listening to it or even playing it, the piano is definitely a favourite for many people – maybe you included? But what makes it so popular? Let’s have a look together, while we wait for Piano Day on 29.03. – the 88th day of the year, 88 like the number of keys on a piano… clever, right?
