Well not entirely perhaps, but Sofya Gulyak’s recital at the Concert Chamber last night was simply astounding. What else would you expect from a young rising Russian megastar performing the greatest repertoire from Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Shostokovich?
From the very fist melodic notes of the Rach five pieces Op.3 we knew that it was to be a wondrous and magical night and Sofya certainly didn’t disappoint.
It was very hard to pick a favourite with such fantastic music. C# minor prelude of course but I was particularly taken with the two short Poemes Op.32 by Alexander Scriabin.
At this point I would like to give a heart felt thanks to Prof. Tamas Vesmas, the NZIPF Artistic Director for providing us with such fantastic talent. These truly are pianists of a quality that we have not heard in New Zealand before and I can’t wait to see who he sources for future festivals.
Post by John Eady
NZIPF Chairman
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