Pianist at Nederburg
2007-08-08
THE internationally acclaimed Russian pianist Margarita Shevchenko will perform a programme of works by Scarlatti, Handel, Brahms and Chopin at the next Nederburg Concert in Paarl on Sunday 26 August at 17:00.
Described as a musician of “uncommon sensitivity and refinement”, Shevchenko is one of the leading young pianists on the international concert platform today and is the winner of numerous prestigious pianist awards.
She has been the recipient of the Special Chopin Prize at five competitions and she has won seven top prizes at major international piano competitions in Europe, Japan and the United States.
Based in the United States, Shevchenko has toured the world giving recital and concerto performances.
Highlights of her many orchestral appearances include performances with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under Mendi Rodan and the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra under Jo-Ann Falletta.
Tickets cost R125 and include a finger supper served with fine Nederburg wines. Bookings can be made with Magdel Horrell at 021-809-8106 or 021-809-8345.
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