May 11, 2009
The Bösendorfer International Piano Competition for Amateurs
Keys to a Good Life. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Les Amateurs virtuoses Piano Festival makes its highly anticipated North American debut! In collaboration with Les Amateurs virtuoses
and the Calgary Civic Symphony, this event brings together some of the most extraordinary amateur pianists for a concert like no other. These international competition-winning artists have pursued successful careers outside of music performance, yet they continue to perform at the highest level, proving that passion and talent know no boundaries.
This event presents a unique opportunity to get to know these artists at
an artistic level, as well as a human level. Performances by the pianists will be interspersed with intimate conversations with an illustrious panel of renowned moderators from education and the arts. Dive deep into their inspiring stories, explore their unique double lives, and hear firsthand how they balance the pursuit of excellence in both music and their non-musical careers. This is more than just a concert – it’s an opportunity for dialogue, inspiration, and connection.
Whether you’re a student curious about blending your passions, an aspiring musician seeking to follow your dreams while juggling other pursuits, or simply a lover of beautiful music, this event is not to be missed! Proceeds from this concert will be used to support scholarships and bursaries for Conservatory students.
Ticket available at https://tickets.mru.ca/eventpe...
The Civic offers the first ever North American production of Les Amateurs Virtuoses, a Paris-based organization dedicated to bringing together some of the best international amateur pianists for performances around the world. This concert will include incredible musicians from Japan, the United States, Europe, and Canada. Our friend, Thomas Yu, periodontist and pianist, will play a leading role in this remarkable assemblage of fantastic pianists who happen to have chosen other professions.
Tickets available at https://www.artscommons.ca/wha...
His Liszt had all the bravura and beauty you could hope for, and his Dutilleux was pure rock and roll.
Erica Worth, Chief Editor of Pianist Magazine
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