On March 4, 2021, Aleksey Botvinov will perform a "Spring Concert" with masterpieces by Chopin and Rachmaninov at the Odessa Philharmonic. The Odessa world famous pianist is a regular guest of international classical music festivals in Austria, Germany, Italy, and the founder of "Odessa Classics" festival.
In the "Spring Concert" the maestro will revive the masterpieces of Frederic Chopin: the First and Fourth Ballads, waltzes and nocturnes. For the second part of the programme, Aleksey Botvinov created the author's arrangements for solo piano of Rachmaninov's masterpieces, vocal romances and pieces for two pianos.
In February the legendary German recording company âDeutsche Grammophonâ released a disc of the duet of Alexey Botvinov and Daniel Hope with music by Schnittke. Alexey Botvinov is the first Ukrainian artist during the years of Independence, who was honoured to record a disc on this iconic label. Before Botvinov âDeutsche Grammophonâ recorded only Odessa musicians of last century: Richter, Gilels and Oistrakh.
The first "Spring Concert" by Alexei Botvinov will sound at the Odessa Philharmonic on March 4 at 19:00. Tickets - from 150 UAH. It is recommended to buy them in advance.
Source: CULTUREMETER