Saturday, November 08, 2014

Pianist Rudolf Golez to perform 24 Chopin Études in Redondo Beach debut


November 14, 2014, 8:00 PM
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Theatre
1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

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 at age thirteen under the tutelage of Seymour Lipkin. Further studies brought him to Graz, Austria and back to his homeland - 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 in the 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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