about this event
George performed at Cranleigh Arts to an empty hall and some
cameras during lock down. Review available to read of another recent
performance by George, written by Christopher Axworthy, one of Europe’s top
music critics: George Todica at St Mary’s-Duality and Transformation George Todica at St Mary’s-Duality and Transformation
Also here is the interview of George Todica by Katie Wilson
of Cranleigh Arts in April 2021 which introduces George to the Cranleigh
community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri8zwlNyq3o&t=41s
Also available for Online Streaming
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Programme
D. Scarlatti – Piano Sonata in A major (3’)
W.A. Mozart – Piano Sonata in A minor, K. 310 (15’)
1. Allegro maestoso 2. Andante cantabile con espressione 3.
Presto
R. Schumann – Waldszenen “Forest Scenes”, Op. 82 (20‘)
1. Eintritt2. Jäger
auf der Lauer 3. Einsame Blumen 4. Verrufene Stelle 5. Freundliche Landschaft
6. Herberge 7. Vogel als Prophet 8.
Jagdlied 9. Abschied
Interval
D. Scarlatti – Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor (4’)
Fr. Chopin – Barcarolle, Op. 60 (8’)
G. Enescu – Piano Suite No. 2 (27’)
1. Toccata 2. Sarabande 3. Pavane 4. Bourree
Romanian concert pianist George Todică completed an Artist
Diploma degree from the Royal College of Music in 2019 after previously
undertaking his Bachelor of Music and Masters of Music at the Royal Conservatoire
of Scotland, graduating in 2017. George had his Wigmore Hall debut in October
2018 as a Tillett Trust Young Artist, and his competition success includes
first prizes at the Norah Sande Award in England, the Llangollen International
Eisteddfod in Wales, ‘Stefano Marizza’ Piano Competition in Italy, the Moray
Piano Competition in Scotland, 2nd prize at the International Piano Campus
Competition in France, as well as the Ligeti prize and the prize for the best
performance the contemporary work for piano and orchestra and 3rd Prize at the
International Piano Competition Istanbul.
His international performances include prestigious halls
such as the Philharmonic Hall in Trento, the Mozarteum Concert Hall in
Salzburg, the Dôme de Pontoise in France. His UK appearances include concerts
at the Wigmore Hall, St. Martin-in-the-field, Yamaha Music London, Charlton
House, Lichfield Festival, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Buxton Festival, King’s
Lynn Festival, Brunton Theatre, Inverness Town Hall, Ardkinglas Castle, Theatre
Clwyd and various other venues. George is also a keen chamber musician,
performing regularly with soprano Charlotte Hoather, and with violinist Maria
Gîlicel and cellist Jobine Siekman as part of the Chloe Piano Trio.
CONDITIONS OF SALE – Tickets are non-refundable and
non-transferable – To ensure performances start on time, latecomers will not be
admitted until a suitable break in the programme