Simon Trpceski (Piano)

“He plays with an almost astonishing clarity and accuracy, with a big, expansive technique and plenty of firepower.” Seattle Times

Having created a sensation on the stages of Europe, young pianist Simon Trpceski (pronounced Terp-CHESS-key) has already proven to be one of the most exciting young talents of his generation. His recording on EMI Classics’ Debut Series was praised by The Guardian (UK) as “one of the most thrilling piano discs of recent times.”

Preconcert:
A Conversation with Andrew Cooperstock, Professor of Piano
6:45 p.m., Macky Room 102

Program:
Stravinsky - 4 Studies, Op. 7
Ravel - Valses nobles et sentimentales
Busoni - Sonatina No. 6 (Chamber Fantasy after Bizet's Carmen)
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in B-flat Major, Op. 23, No. 2
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in D Major, Op. 23, No. 4
Rachmaninoff - Piano transcription of "Scherzo" from Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Rachmaninoff - Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 36 (Revised version)