Featuring:
Rudolf Golez, piano
Programme:
Frédéric Chopin
Études, Op. 10
No. 1 in C major
No. 2 in A minor
No. 3 in E major Tristesse
No. 4 in C sharp minor
No. 5 in G flat Black Keys
No. 6 in E flat minor
No. 7 in C major
No. 8 in F major
No. 9 in F minor
No. 10 in A flat major
No. 11 in E flat major
No. 12 in C minor Revolutionary
Études, Op. 25
No. 1 in A flat major
No. 2 in F minor
No. 3 in F major
No. 4 in A minor
No. 5 in E minor
No. 6 in G sharp minor
No. 7 in C sharp minor
No. 8 in D flat major
No. 9 in G flat major
No. 10 in B minor
No. 11 in A minor Winter Wind
No. 12 in C minor
Filipino
pianist Rudolf Golez makes his Redondo Beach
debut in a solo piano concert performing Frédéric Chopin’s two sets of Études,
Op. 10 & Op. 25 this November 14,
2014 , 8:00 PM at the Redondo
Beach Performing Arts Theatre in California .
The
set of Études represents the highest level of pianistic prowess and is
universally regarded as one of the most difficult in the repertoire. Few
composers approximate the depth and breadth of the lot, prior or since its
writing by the Polish composer. The substance of the set is in the musical
content of each study, whilst adressing a particular technical difficulty. Most
importantly, they serve as a blueprint for the entire compositional output of
Chopin.
Not
many program the 24 Études in one concert, although the great pianists at one
point in their lives have done so, and even added other works in the same
programme. The great Josef Hoffman, added the Military Polonaise to his concert
of the 24. Ruth Slenczynska added the set of Ballades to the Études- a bit much
for one night! Other greats have never played them in one sitting, as they did
not probably feel the 'need' to do so. This distinction goes to Artur
Rubinstein and Vladimir Horowitz. I personally saw Rudolf perform the 12 Études
from Op. 10 at the Philam Life Auditorium during the month long celebration of
Chopin’s Bicentenaire back in 2010.
Rudolf
Golez started lessons with his mother at age four but showed no signs of
musical talent. It was not until age ten, that he was inspired to pursue music
studies because of a movie 'The Waltz King', a biographical film of the great Viennese
composer Johann Strauss, Jr. Within a year of studies, Rudolf gave his first
piano recital playing Chopin's 'Heroic' Polonaise. He then proceeded to the Juilliard
School Graz ,
Austria Philippines ,
where he got his Masters at the University of the Philippines .
He is currently faculty of the Philippine Women's University and Liceo
University Philippines .
In 2004, he was a prizewinner of the 1st ASEAN Int'l Chopin Competition. This
is his debut performance in Redondo.
Rudolf
has played in many countries worldwide, as a representative of the Philippine's
arts and music program. He played in Australia ,
China , and most
notably, Russia ,
at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
Ticket prices:
$35
$25
For inquiries:
(310) 963-0237, rudolfgolezpianist@gmail.com
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