Alexej Gorlatch, piano

"This remarkably talented pianist… played with finesse and maturity."

The New York Times

"Awe-inspiringly confident and assured… with a perfection which apparently effortlessly sets him apart from everyone else... Alexej Gorlatch is one of those players who can take you into areas that others just can’t reach. "

Michael Dervan, Irish Times

By any standards, the young Ukrainian pianist Alexej Gorlatch is something of a phenomenon. Entering the University of Arts in Berlin at the age of twelve, within a decade he had a trophy cabinet jam-packed with awards, including First Prize at the prestigious Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan, First Prize at the Dublin International Piano competition and Silver Medal at the Leeds Piano competition, in a performance described by The Guardian as ‘immaculate in its poetry and aggression’.

A prize-winning technique is one thing, but Gorlatch has poise, power and passion in equal measure, entrancing audiences from Carnegie Hall to the Salle Cortot in Paris with his relaxed stage manner, singing lines and soulful performances. Add to this an exceptional repertoire spanning everything from Mozart to Britten, and you have the all the ingredients of a terrific solo concert. Prepare to be spellbound!

Programme*

Beethoven Sonata op. 2 no.1 in F minor

Chopin Polonaise-Fantasie op.61

Bill Whelan The Currach

Brahms 4 Ballades op.10

Chopin Mazurkas op.68 no.s 1 & 2

Chopin Scherzo op.31 in B flat minor

 

* Please note different programme for Galway Concert:
Beethoven Sonata op. 2, no.1 in F minor, Chopin Polonaise-Fantasie op.61, Bill Whelan The Currach, Chopin 4 Mazurkas op.67, 4 Mazurkas op.68, Scherzo op.31 in B flat minor.

Chopin Etude 10/4


Alexej Gorlatch, piano

Tour Dates

Friday 25 Nov, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

  • Pavilion Theatre
  • 8pm, €17 / €15
  • 01 2312929 / www.paviliontheatre.ie
  • Promoted by Pavilion Theatre
  • www.paviliontheatre.ie

Saturday 26 Nov, South Main Street, Cork

Sunday 27 Nov, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

  • Intermediate School
  • 8pm, €15 / €8
  • 066 9761246
  • Promoted by Killorglin Arts Festival

Tuesday 29 Nov, Clifden, Co. Galway

  • Church of Ireland
  • 8pm , €15 / €12
  • 095 21644
  • Promoted by Clifden Arts Society

Wednesday 30 Nov, Galway

  • Aula Maxima, NUIG
  • 8pm, €20 / €16 / €6
  • 091 705962 / www.tht.ie
  • Promoted by Music for Galway

Thursday 1 Dec, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

  • Linenhall Arts Centre
  • 8pm, €15 / €12
  • 094 9023733
  • Promoted by Linenhall Arts Centre
  • www.thelinenhall.com/

Friday 2 Dec, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Saturday 3 Dec, Dublin 2

  • St. George's Hall, Dublin Castle
  • 8pm, €20 / €15 (concession) / €55 (family)
  • 01 6719429 / www.musicnetwork.ie
  • Promoted by Music Network
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