For our concerts on 11th and 13th November we are delighted to welcome once again pianist Katya Apekisheva https://katyaapekisheva.com and violinist Pavel Fischer, https://www.rncm.ac.uk/people/pavel-fischer/
Katya Apekisheva, piano
Pavel Fischer, Violin
Katya Apekisheva was born into a musical family in Moscow. She initially studied at the Gnessin Music School in Moscowfor exceptionally gifted children. At the age of twelve she performed Mozart’s Concerto No.17. Katya was a prize winner in the Leeds International and Scottish Piano Competitions and was once the London Philharmonic “Soloist of the Year”. She continued her studies at the Rubin Music Academy in Jerusalem where she won an American-Israel Foundation scholarship. Katya then moved to London to study at the Royal College of Music where she was the recipient of the President’s Rose Bowl presented to her by HRH the Prince of Wales to whom she has been asked to perform on several subsequent occasions.
As a recording artist Katya has received considerable acclaim for her interpretations. She has collaborated with violinist Jack Liebeck including a Classical Brit winning CD of works by Dvorak. She has performed with many orchestras including the English Chamber Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Katya is Co-Artistic Director of the London Piano Festival and is a Professor of Piano at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. https://katyaapekisheva.com
Pavel Fischer was born in Zlin in the Czech Republic, also into a musical family. His father, Eduard Fischer, is a well-known composer and conductor. Pavel studied both at the Prague’s Conservatoire and at the Academy of Performing arts. In 1988, together with pianist Ivo Jančik. Pavel won the International Chamber Music Competition in Tripani, Italy.
Since 2007 Pavel has been gaining recognition as a composer. “Morava”, his first string quartet was premiered at New York’s Carnegie Hall in 2008. In 2016, the premiere of his First Violin Concerto, was held and, in 2018, his “Tales from Morava” were performed by the Pavel Haas String Quartet in Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie. https://www.rncm.ac.uk/people/pavel-fischer/
PROGRAMME
Tuesday, 11th November
W.A.Mozart………………………Sonata n.24 in F major KV 376
J.Brahms………………………….Scherzo in C Minor
B.Smetana……………………….From the Homeland
Interval
P.I.Tchaikovsky………………..The Seasons for Piano Solo (selection)
E.Grieg……………………………Sonata in F Major op.3
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Thursday, 13th November
Airs and Dances for Solo Violin ………. after J.S.Bach
P.I.Tchaikovsky………………….The Seasons(selection)
A Schnittke…………………………Suite in the Old Style
Interval
L.Janacek……………..Moravian Poetry in Songs
Pavel Fischer …………………………..Mad Piper
N.Kapustin…………..Suite in the Old Style for Piano Solo op.28(selection)
F.Kreisler……………………….. Syncopation, Liebeslied, Tambourin Chinois
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Priority Booking for members opens: Monday, 20th October
General reservations open: Monday, 27th October
Concerts begin at 7.00 pm sharp.
Doors open at 6.00 pm and wine and canapés are served from 6.15 and in the interval.
Entry donation is €30 per person for Amigos’ guests and non-members.