Vladimir Ovchinnikov, the only pianist to win top prizes at both the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition will present a solo recital for Steinway Society on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in Saratoga at the McAfee Performing Arts & Lecture Center. An informative introduction to the program by Bay Area pianist Temirzhan Yerzhanov precedes the concert. Tickets are available at
https://www.steinwaysociety.com.
“...his playing has an uncanny sense of transparency” -- New York Times
Program:
· Rachmaninoff, Eight Études-Tableaux, Op. 33
· Rachmaninoff, Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 36 (Original Version)
· Rachmaninoff, Two Romances (transcribed by Rachmaninoff from his own songs)
· Rachmaninoff, Five Romances (transcribed by Earl Wild from Rachmaninoff songs)
An informative introduction to the program by Bay Area pianist Temirzhan Yerzhanov precedes the concert.
Vladimir Pavlovich Ovchinnikov (Russian: ???????? ???????? ??????????) is a Russian pianist from Belebey, Bashkir ASSR. He is the only pianist ever to win the top prizes at both the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition. He has since served as chairman and member of the jury of the International Tchaikovsky Competition, and since 2000, as the Artistic Director of the Association of Tchaikovsky Competition Stars.