| Reviews LUKAS DOESN'T DISAPPOINT US (November 30, 2007)
LUKAS DOESN'T DISAPPOINT US
|
30 November 2007
|
What can we say about pianist Lukas Vondracek - except that Stoke-on-Trent absolutely loves him?Since he made his festival debut three years ago, his religious following of classical music fans have watched him grow from an exceptional musician into an outstanding virtuoso of the highest calibre and, as no-one doubts, he still has much more to give.
He loves his country so there was little surprise that the programme contained a piece by the Bohemian composer Smetana.
In addition, Lukas also chose Schumann and Chopin which created a wonderful and varied night of music.
The first half, only 30 minutes long, was filled by the German's Fantasie in C, Op. 17, which exuded all the romanticism the composer is famous for exploiting.
To conclude the night, Smetana's Macbeth and the Witches was played - exploring Shakespeare's tragic character and his interpretation of the three sisters.
It's mysterious, dark, edgy and thrilling to listen to.
Two encores by Suk and Rachmaninov left the theatre completely satisfied.
Virtuosity at its best.
Liz Rowley
|
LUKAS DOESN'T DISAPPOINT US
|
| Stoke on Trent Sentinel |
What can we say about pianist Lukas Vondracek - except that Stoke-on-Trent absolutely loves him?Since he made his festival debut three years ago, his religious following of classical music fans have watched him grow from an exceptional musician into an outstanding virtuoso of the highest calibre and, as no-one doubts, he still has much more to give.
He loves his country so there was little surprise that the programme contained a piece by the Bohemian composer Smetana.
In addition, Lukas also chose Schumann and Chopin which created a wonderful and varied night of music.
The first half, only 30 minutes long, was filled by the German's Fantasie in C, Op. 17, which exuded all the romanticism the composer is famous for exploiting.
To conclude the night, Smetana's Macbeth and the Witches was played - exploring Shakespeare's tragic character and his interpretation of the three sisters.
It's mysterious, dark, edgy and thrilling to listen to.
Two encores by Suk and Rachmaninov left the theatre completely satisfied.
Virtuosity at its best.
Liz Rowley
| Click here to return to the News page |
