Thursday 14 th of April 2005 at 7.30 p.m.
Clara Rodríguez at Saint John's, Smith Square
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picture by Antolín Sánchez
Internationally acclaimed Venezuelan pianist Clara Rodríguez under the baton of renowned conductor Levon Parikian and the Nova Symphony Orchestra will perform new and highly exciting works from North and South America. For the first time, the London audience will be able to enjoy two piano concertos by Venezuelan composers alongside the jazzy Girl Crazy Overture by George Gershwin and the Three Dance Episodes from "On the town" by Leonard Bernstein. The elegant and lyrical collection of waltzes arranged and composed by Juan Carlos Núñez represent a homage to the composers of this popular Venezuelan art form and to the music of Caracas in the 19 th and 20 th centuries.
The Second Piano Concerto by Venezuelan composer Federico Ruíz, written between 2003 and 2004 is an impressive and uplifting fresco inspired by the music of Latin America, in particular that of Afro-Caribbean flavour.
Clara's choices of music and performances of Latin American music have been variously described as "Irresistible" by The Independent ; "as vibrant and colourful as anyone can wish" by CD Review ; "extremely enjoyable and above all, wonderfully sunny" by Pianist Magazine .
Thursday 14 th of April 2005 at 7.30 p.m.
At Saint John's, Smith Square. London SW1P 3HA
GEORGE GERSHWIN Girl Crazy Overture
JUAN CARLOS NUÑEZ Anthology of Venezuelan Waltzes For piano and string orchestra British première
LEONARD BERNSTEIN Three Dance Episodes from "On the town"
FEDERICO RUÍZ Second Piano Concerto Dedicated to Clara Rodríguez British première
With support from PDVUK and The Embassy of The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |
Proceeds of this concert will go to Veniños- Venezuelan Children in need.
Box Office, St. John's, Smith Square London SW1P 3HA.Telephone: 020 7222 1061.
Tickets may be also booked by fax 012 7233 1618 or online at: www.sjss.org.uk
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