T01912771979We are thrilled to have the highly-regarded Russian pianist, Nikolai Demidenko, as this season’s recitalist. His particular speciality is Beethoven and Chopin, so his choice of repertoire in this evening’s programme will be something truly special. In the first half of the recital he will perform three Beethoven sonatas, including the ever-popular Pathétique and Moonlight sonatas. The second half of the concert will be devoted to Chopin and will be concluded with perhaps his greatest piano sonata in B flat minor, with its contrasting shades of darkness and light. | |
| 1 Mar 11 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L01754271548 |
T1765714139Nikolai Demidenko’s passionate pianism means that he is in demand worldwide. His frequent London recitals have included the Great Performers series at the Barbican Concert Hall, the International Piano Series at South Bank Centre and recently the London Pianoforte Series at the Wigmore Hall broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Concerto highlights this season have included appearances with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Hallé Orchestras and tours in the UK, Spain and Ireland with the Prague Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine. | |
| 18 Feb 11 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L593665666 |
T514065752‘Demidenko’s razor-sharp articulacy and immaculate dexterity are complemented by the finest musical grace and individuality’ (Gramophone). Chopin has been at the centre of this superb Russian pianist’s career for many years; tonight he performs some of the lesser-known works, including the Bolero and the virtuosic Variations on Mozart’s ‘La ci darem la mano’. The all-Schumann second half includes the composer’s tender musical portrait of his friend Chopin amid the musical caricatures of ‘Carnaval’ | |
| 14 Apr 10 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L0475420966 |
T489165807Nikolai Demidenko has given recitals throughout the UK, Europe and Russia and appeared as soloist with major orchestras worldwide. Recent tours have taken him to Singapore, Rome, Italy and Romania and in 2008 he appeared as a soloist with the Halle and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. | |
| 2 Feb 10 | Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Taunton :: V918 listing details L652645990 |
T657115018Demidenko was the winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1978 and has established himself as a performer of international stature. "Certainly fit to be called something special" The Independent One of the great Chopin players of our time, his recital programme includes a rare opportunity to hear Chopin's beautiful 24 Preludes. | |
| 25 Oct 09 | Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810 listing details L02074133427 |
Chopin/Brahms - T01790595224 | |
| 8 Feb 09 | Northcott Theatre, Exeter :: V886 listing details L60218467 |
Plays Beethoven - T528379652Music Beethoven (Sonata No 24 in F sharp Op 78; Sonata No 16 in G Op 31 No 1; 33 Variations in C on a Waltz by Diabelli). | |
| 15 Oct 04 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L529504239 |
Park Lane Group Anniversary Series - T1926192329Performer Nikolai Demidenko (piano). Music Prokofiev (Visions fugitives Op 22; Sonata No 5 Op 38 - revised as Op 135 -: 10 Pieces from the ballet Romeo and Juliet Op 75). | |
| 23 Jan 03 | Wigmore Hall, Inner London :: V01709318027 listing details L0916957976 |
T0633802523Music Chopin (4 Ballades). Music Beethoven (Sonata in Bb Op 106 - Hammerklavier). | |
| 30 May 02 | Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead :: V1294444431 listing details L02035644684 |
T0730330095Music Chopin (Chopin (Fantasy Op 49; Larghetto from Concerto No 2; Prelude in C sharp minor Op 45; Nocturne Op 55 / 2; Ballade No 4; Polonaise Op 44; Etude Op 25 / 7; Impromptu Op 36; Berceuse Op 57; Polonaise-Fantasy Op 61). | |
| 5 Feb 00 | Dorking Halls, Dorking :: V1030 listing details L01829758997 |
T01406718144Free pre-concert talk - Dr John Rink 14:00Music Chopin (Chopin (Fantasy Op 49; Larghetto from Concerto No 2; Prelude in C sharp minor Op 45; Nocturne Op 55 / 2; Ballade No 4; Polonaise Op 44; Etude Op 25 / 7; Impromptu Op 36; Berceuse Op 57; Polonaise-Fantasy Op 61). | |
| 23 Jan 00 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1593175874 |
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| 3 Apr 09 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L1675037156 |
| 27 Feb 09 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L1038448513 |
| 12 Nov 08 | The O2 Arena, Outer London :: V0681788081 listing details L79688056 |
| 18 Aug 06 | Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Aldeburgh :: V75 listing details L2115817859 |
