16/06/2015 Uncategorized
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The internationally-acclaimed pianist, Valentina Listsa held a solo recital at D 501, D Building of UPH. This concert was a part of her roadshow to various countries for this 2014-15 season.
The internationally-acclaimed pianist, Valentina Listsa held a solo recital at D 501, D Building of UPH. This concert was a part of her roadshow to various countries for this 2014-15 season, such as Madrid, Stockholm, Prague, Singapore, Jakarta and Cartagena (Colombia) and many other countries.
The concert was held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 and was attended by approximately 400 audiences who looked really enthusiastic. The Ukraine-born pianist played 4 pieces ranging from Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann and Chopin for about 2.5 hours.
Lisitsa began her musical education at the Lysenko Music School, in her native city of Kiev, a school for highly talented children. She continued her education at the Conservatoire in the city. After moving to the USA with her husband, Lisitsa started a breakthrough in the international music world, which finally becomes her trademarks. It was to open an online voting system that lets the audience to choose their preferred programme.
?Classical music is really different because, it speaks to all of us. Unlike fashion that comes and goes away, classical music stays and we share it and appreciate it the same way when it was written. Classical music speaks to us and we can feel its connection with our heart and soul, and that makes Classical music attractive,? revealed Lisitsa.
?To enjoy classical music, we actually don?t need a special education. But to play, yes. Formal education in music is really important, because piano is an instrument that is really hard to play and it took years to be able to play it professionally,? comment Lisitsa about formal music education.
?When I was giving the master class to the students here, I was really surprised, in a good way of course, on how greatly they played. They have such a high level and they played wonderfully,? recalled Listsa about the master class she gave on last May.
Lastly, Lisitsa gave some motivational words for the students, ?If people in Indonesia, or Brazil, or South Africa, or any other countries can feel the same way towards the same piece, then that piece has united us and that is the true meaning of music. Don?t feel afraid or intimidated because of music, just because you don?t have a high education in music. Because everybody can enjoy music. Music speaks to the heart, not the brain,? said Lisitsa. (mv)
Following are some photos, taken after the recital:
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