Chamber music festival returns with celebration of Ravel
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The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival is set to host its 19th season of live performances by top musicians, with the first concert on May 21 at Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
The concert will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the great French composer Maurice Ravel and feature a piano recital by festival artistic director and BU professor of piano Alexander Tselyakov, organizers said in a news release.
The evening’s program will include some of Ravel’s most beloved and imaginative works, including the elegant “Pavane pour une infante défunte” — a graceful tribute to a bygone era — and the breathtaking “Gaspard de la Nuit,” a tour de force of pianistic virtuosity inspired by dark and fantastical poetry of Aloysius Bertrand, and one of the most challenging and visionary pieces in the entire piano repertoire.
Brandon University professor of piano Alexander Tselyakov. (Submitted)
The festival’s July and October concerts will continue this celebration of Ravel’s music in a range of formats: solo, piano duo, duets, trios, chamber ensemble and concertos.
Ravel (1875-1937) sought to paint vivid images in sound and push the boundaries of what the piano could express — technically, emotionally, and atmospherically.
The recital will conclude with Mussorgsky’s monumental “Pictures at an Exhibition,” a vivid musical journey through a gallery of scenes and characters, brought to life through Tselyakov’s interpretation.
Tselyakov is recognized as one of Canada’s most distinguished musicians. He has performed with major orchestras and in prestigious concert halls worldwide, earning accolades at renowned competitions such as the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and international competitions in Japan and New Orleans. His artistry, musical insight and stage presence continue to captivate audiences and critics.
In addition to his concert career, the pianist is devoted to nurturing the next generation of musicians through his teaching and artistic leadership. His and Daniel Tselyakov’s creative vision are at the heart of the Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival, which he has shaped into a major cultural institution in Manitoba.
The May 21 concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, or $35 at the door, and $20 for seniors and students, or $25 at the door.
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