The concert "Sonata of the Stars" – an unforgettable musical journey with pianist Johan Randvere (Estonia).

Johan Randvere is a pianist whose talent and charisma captivate not only Estonia but also the entire world. Constantly performing in prestigious concert halls around the world, such as New York’s Carnegie Hall, Randvere is renowned not only for his solo performances but also as an outstanding chamber music performer.

During the XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Festival, rare classical music works will be performed, with a special focus on M. K. Čiurlionis' Sonata in F major, which will likely be heard for the first time in Palanga. This extraordinary piece, like all of Čiurlionis' work, combines music with visual art, creating landscapes of sound, emotion, and color, perfectly suited to the coastal environment.

The program will also feature works by other well-known composers: Erkki-Sven Tüür's modern and dynamic Sonata, Richard Strauss and Percy Grainger's love duet from "Der Rosenkavalier", Maurice Ravel's delicate "Pavane" and sparkling "Jeux d'eau", and Frédéric Chopin's passionate Fantasy in f minor, Op. 49.

PROGRAM:

Erkki-Sven TÜÜR (b. 1959)
Piano Sonata

Richard STRAUSS / Percy GRAINGER
Love duet from "Der Rosenkavalier"

Mikalojus Konstantinas ČIURLIONIS (1875–1911)
Sonata in F major

Maurice RAVEL (1875–1937)
Pavane and "Jeux d'eau"

Frédéric CHOPIN (1810–1849)
Fantasy in f minor, Op. 49

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Johan Randvere has performed with the Latvian National Symphony, Tyumen Philharmonic, Pärnu City, Belarus State Radio Symphony, Estonian National Symphony, Vanemuine Symphony, Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, and others, conducted by Kristiina Poska, Risto Joost, Toom Vavilov, Grigory Soroka, Jüri Alperten, Erki Pehk, Mihhail Gerts, Sasha Mäkilä, Kaspar Mänd, Jaan Ots, and others.

Randvere has successfully participated in numerous national and international competitions, including 1st place in the "Klaviermusik" competition in Vilnius (2008), 1st place and Grand Prix at the Catania Music Competition in Italy (2012), 1st place and Grand Prix at the Andrea Baldi International Piano Competition in Italy (2014), 2nd place at the EPTA International Piano Competition in Belgium, 2nd place at the VIII Estonian National Piano Competition (2014), and more.

Johan is not only an excellent soloist but also a chamber music performer, constantly performing with prominent Estonian musicians. Randvere’s piano trio received a public award and a special "Holland Music Sessions" award at the "Con brio" competition festival (2010). He is currently actively performing with pianist Justas Šervenikas, the trio "Tempus Balticus", and the Piazzolla music group "Nortango".

Johan studied at the Tallinn Music High School and the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, deepening his knowledge under Professor Ivari Ilja.

Additionally, Johan is a television presenter, hosting a popular show about pianists on Estonian classical radio for many years.

The XIII International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival is part of the anniversary program "Čiurlionis 150".

The festival is organized by the public institution "Klasika LT".

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