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6 July 2015
International piano virtuoso coming to Tuggeranong
Making his fourth Australian tour, prize-winning Filipino-American piano virtuoso Jovanni-Rey de Pedro
has drawn on the rich and imaginative piano repertoire inspired by childhood and children’s songs
from around the world for this recital.
Embracing a range of styles – from the more traditional to the jazz-inspired, the program will present
some exciting new works alongside Mozart’s well-loved variations on a nursery theme.
Entitled: “Fantasy, Folklore, Fairytales: Five New Works for Solo Piano”, this appealing program will
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Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: 12 Variations on the French song “Ah, vous dirai je maman”
Christopher NORTON: excerpts from World Preludes
Sonny CHUA: Byte Me
Daniel McFARLANE: AntiMelancolicus: A Fantasy Minuet with Apologies to Papa Bach
Tom GEROU: Sonata No. 1
Jocelyn KOTCHIE: A Right Royal Flush
Pianist and concert producer Wendy Lorenz says:
“We are thrilled to have this dynamic, internationally renowned pianist coming to perform in our
Tuggeranong Twilight Series.
The program is a wonderful showcase for de Pedro’s multi-faceted pianism. Described by various
European reviewers as a “performer of musical depth and exciting virtuosity” whose playing is both
“powerful and poetic”, he will take us on a fascinating musical journey, exploring the kaleidoscope of
pianistic colour and effect produced by these highly imaginative composers’ responses to the world of
“fantasy, folklore and fairytales”.
The Classical Twilight Concert Series presents piano virtuoso Jovanni-Rey de Pedro
Sunday 26 July, 5-7pm.
Tickets $35 adults and $20 concession, with interval refreshments included in ticket price.
Book concert tickets here
Jovanni-Rey de Pedro will be available for live radio performances on Friday 24 July.
Call Cassidy on 0405 485 288 or 6293 1443
Media contact: Cassidy Richens, 0405 485 288, 6293 1443 or
cassidy.richens@tuggeranongarts.com.au
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