studio pier-andrée joyal presents

Soirée Liszt (1811 – 1886)

A 200th Birthday Celebration!

Featuring Concert Pianist

Boris Konovalov

Saturday January 29th, 2011 @ 7:30 pm St.-Francis-in-the-Wood, 4773 Piccadilly South, West Vancouver

Adults $25, Seniors $20, Students $10 CASH ONLY Ticket reservations recommended, up to Jan. 28th (Church capacity approx.120)

pierandree@studiojoyal.ca or 604.987.6563 Unsold tickets available at the door @ 7:15 pm

Programme

Rhapsodie Hongroise # 13 / Hungarian Rhapsody # 13

Liebestraum (Notturno) # 3 / Liebestraum ( Notturno) # 3

Rhapsodie Espagnole / Spanish Rhapsody

Entracte / Intermission

Quatre Grandes Études de Paganini / Four Grand Etudes by Paganini

1. Étude en mi bémol majeur 1. Etude in E flat major

2. Étude en mi majeur 2. Etude in E Major

3. La Chasse 3. La Chasse

4. La Campanella 4. La Campanella

Consolation # 3 / Consolation # 3

Rhapsodie Hongroise # 2 / Hungarian Rhapsody # 2

Boris Konovalov Biography

“Boris Konovalov is a wonderful, sensitive, and interesting musician, a pianist with something special to say” Peter Feuchtwanger, Vice President of European Piano Teachers Association (UK) Distinguished pianist – virtuoso Boris Konovalov is a representative of the great Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory school of Professor Vera Gornostaeva, former pupil of Genrich Neighouse, the teacher of Emil Gillels and Svyatoslav Richter, who are the proponents of the famous Russian traditions in piano technique. “Boris Konovalov is an extraordinary pianist with constant vigour of self perfection” Arnold Katz, Conductor, People’s Artist of Russia After winning the First Prize in the All - Russia Piano Competition, Boris Konovalov started his career as an international concert pianist, performing with numerous Symphony Orchestras, solo recitals, giving Master classes, and adjudicating on various Music Festivals and Competitions. “Boris Konovalov had a recital that placed him among the most brilliant pianists. His performance showed not only a powerful technique but a wide range musicianship” The Jerusalem Post (Israel) The highlights of his performances include Symphony concerts in the “Russia Great Hall” in Moscow, solo recitals in The Chopin Society in London and Jerusalem, performances at The Jerusalem International Music Festival, and collaboration with world renowned musicians, such as conductors Vassily Sinaiisky (UK), Robert Bernhardt (USA), Gzegorsz Nowak (Canada) and Arnold Katz (Russia). “Konovalov’s technique has a marvellous effervescence that never distracts from the greater view of the storytelling poet” The Leduc Representative (Canada) Boris Konovalov has recorded hundreds of live piano performances on radio and television music programs in Russia, USA, Japan, Korea, Israel, and has released six solo CDs. “Konovalov received two standing ovations. Many in the audience were moved to tears” This Week (Canada) Recent performances include Rachmaninoff Concerto #3 with Kamuela Symphony (USA),Sofia Philarmonic Orchestra(Bulgaria) Tchaikovsky Concerto #2 with Novosibirsk Symphony (Russia), Tchaikovsky Concerto #1 with Incheon Symphony (Korea), and solo recitals in Vienna (Austria).