Internationally renowned concert pianist Konstantin Shamray joins the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for, ‘RHAPSODY’

Konstantin Shamray

RHAPSODY
Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, Dr Nicholas Milton AM
Piano, Konstantin Shamray
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2024

Internationally renowned concert pianist Konstantin Shamray joins the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra for, ‘RHAPSODY’ to be held in the Concert Hall, The Concourse, Chatswood on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.

Konstantin has performed under the baton of distinguished conductors including Vladimir Spivakov, Dmitry Liss, Tugan Sokhiev, Nicholas Milton and Alexandr Vedernikov. He completed his PhD studies at the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music, where he was also Lecturer in Piano.

Konstantin Shamray made waves in the Australian and international music scene when he won both Judges’ and People’s Choice prizes at the Sydney International Piano Competition in 2008, performing with the Sydney Symphony under the baton of Nicholas Milton. Since then, he has enjoyed critical acclaim for his performances with orchestras and chamber music groups around the world.

In March this year The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music announced the appointment of Konstantin Shamray to its keyboard performance program describing Shamray as among the most exciting and accomplished pianists in Australia today.

Hear the prize-winning Australian-based, Russian-born pianist perform Sergei Rachmaninov’s brilliant Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

Alongside this showstopper, WSO performs Alexander Borodin’s lively  Prince Igor from Polovtsian Dances and one of the 20th-century’s most fascinating works, Dmitri Shostakovich’s mighty Fifth Symphony, written amidst the danger and oppression of Stalin’s Russia.

"Shamray was exhilarating in both concerts, playing with fearless command of the instrument, sparkling power, and a faultlessly clear technique." Adelaide Review

Program:
BORODIN Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances
RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Op. 43
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony no. 5 in D minor Op. 47
VENUE: Concert Hall, The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
DATE & TIME: Saturday 27 July 7pm & Sunday 28 July 2pm
PRICES: Adult $75, Conc $65, Under 35 $35, Child $16.40
BOOKINGS: 02 8075 8111 concourse_boxoffice@centuryvenues.com.au
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