Concerts hommage à Nelson Freire - Lausanne 31.08 & 01.09.2023

On the 31th of August, Martha Argerich will reunite with the members of the Jeune Chopin jury and the competition laureates to honour the memory and musical genius of the late Nelson Freire. For two full days, the prizewinners of the 3rd edition of Jeune Chopin competition - along with jury members - will manifest an idea that has been crucial in classical music ventures of both Martha Argerich and Nelson Freire : sharing their opportunities with talented youth.

Martha Argerich, childhood friend of the great Brazilian pianist Nelson Freire - who passed away prematurely in 2021 -  as well as our Institute have decided to dedicate these performances to him, who interpreted with so much finesse and sensitivity. Enormous silence, a mark which his sudden passing had created, remains with us every day. This two-day event will be the first tribute concert in Switzerland commemorating the great pianist.

The event will take place in Lausanne on 31.08 and 01.09.2023 at Paderewski hall, Casino de Montbenon, starting at 7.30pm.

 

The programme :

31.08.2023
First part - jury's performance:

W.A. Mozart, Sonate KV381 for 4 hands (M. Argerich & A. Ebi)
F. Schubert, Fantaisie in Fa min (M. Argerich & M. Hirsz)
Solo surprise, Martha Argerich
A. Babadjanian, Elegie (A. Reitenbach)
G. Kancheli, two Miniatures (A. Reitenbach)
C. Debussy, La Fille aux cheveux de lin (A. Reitenbach)
P. Vladiguerov, Ratchenitsa (A. Reitenbach)
M. Ravel : Rapsodie espagnole for 4 hands (O. Cazal & A. Ebi)
S. Rachmaninov, Valse for 6 hands (M. Argerich, A. Ebi & O. Cazal)

2nd part - laureates' performances:

Adriana Vasilski
F. Chopin : Grande Valse As-dur Op.42, Valse cis-moll Op.64 No.2, Etude Ges-dur Op.10 No.5

Naïma Pfiffer
M. Ravel: Sonatine: I. Moderato

Sofia Teresa Aluisi
F. Chopin : Polonaise in D minor Op.71 No.1

Sara de Santis
M. Ravel: Ondine

Stefan Boucabeille
F. Liszt: 6 Polish Songs Op.74 No.1 « Maiden's Wish » (Arr. after Chopin's Op. 74)
A. Scriabine: Etude in D-sharp minor, Op.8 No.12

 

01.09.2023
First part - jury's performance:

F. Schubert, Rondo D 951 for 4 hands (M. Argerich & Iddo Bar-Shai)
H. Villa-Lobos, Alma Brasiliera (O. Cazal)
I. Albeniz, Navarra (O. Cazal)
H. Villa-Lobos, O Polichinello (O. Cazal)
S. Rachmaninov, 6 songs Op.11 - 4 hands:
Barcarolle (M. Argerich & Akiko Ebi)
Scherzo (M. Argerich & Akiko Ebi)
Russian theme (M. Argerich & M. Hirsz)
Valse (M. Argerich & M. Hirsz)
Romance (M. Argerich & O. Cazal)
Slava (M. Argerich & O. Cazal)

2nd part - laureates' performances:

Raffaello Giannini
F. Chopin: Nocturne Op.9 No.2

Murasaki Matsutani
F. Liszt: Valse-Impromptu S.213

Ilyun Burkev
F. Chopin Nocturne Op.15 No.2

Guillermo Hernandez Barrocal
S. Rachmaninov: "Lilacs" Op.21 No.5 solo transcription
S. Rachmaninov: Serenade Op.3 No.5

Sara de Santis
M. Ravel: Ondine

 

Tickets can be purchased at www.monbillet.ch after 11th August or on-site the day of the concert.

Prices:
60.00 CHF / regular ticket for one day
100.00 CHF / regular ticket for whole event
25.00 CHF / reduced ticket for one day (students)
50.00 CHF / reduced ticket for whole event (students)
10.00 CHF / reduced ticket for children not older than 10 years old