Fabled father-son piano duo
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Vladimir Ashkenazy (right) and his pianist son Vovka perform a piano recital next Thursday. |
Revered Russian conductor and pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and his pianist son Vovka perform a piano recital on November 14 at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
The 73-year-old legend last performed in China in April when he conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Most Chinese know him as a conductor.
His last piano recital in Shanghai was 30 years ago in 1979, when his performance stunned the audience with its brilliance.
Now Vladimir again performs at the keyboard, his 49-year-old son Vovka at another piano.
They will perform six pieces, including Ravel's two classic piano duos "Ma Mere L'oie" and "La Valse," Schubert's "Divertimento a l'Hongroise, Op 54," Scriabin's "Fantasy for Two Pianos Op Post" and Borodin's "Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances."
The Ravel duos are often performed with orchestras, but the senior Ashkenazy says it would be interesting for the audience to appreciate the original.
Scriabin is well-known for his unique mysterious style in composition, which Vladimir is fond of.
"I am trying to explore the spiritual world of a composer when playing Scriabin's work," says Vladimir.
Piano duos are technically demanding and each piano evokes the sounds of a symphony orchestra. They involve symphonic thinking and conducting skills, Vladimir says.
In 2001 the father and son started touring as a piano duo and released an album in 2002. The upcoming performance will be their first joint performance in China.
"Legend of Father and Son - Ashkenazy Piano Duo"
Date: November 14, 7:30pm
Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd, Pudong
Tickets: 80-580 yuan
Tel: 400-880-2880, 5351-4036
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