Victor Braojos | Chopin, Granados and Schubert piano recital

"poetry and instensity" Scherzo Magazine

The career of our young Catalan pianist, who was voted best Spanish pianist in Barcelona's prestigious Maria Canals International Piano Competition in 2023, progresses steadily, with acclaimed recitals held both nationally and internationally. The technical and musical elements of his performances demand maturity in order to express their profound depths. His refined and perfectly structured style reveal an artist who excels when performing masterworks.

Victor graduated from the Escola Superior de Musica de Catalunya, Barcelona, working with Jordi Masó and Pierre Reach. He then won a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London where he was awarded a Distinction in his Masters in Piano Performance. Since then he has embraced a wide repertoire ranging from Bach to contemporary music.

Programme:
Enrique Granados (Lleida 1867 – English Channel 1916)
Escenas Románticas (Romantic Scenes) 1903

A beguiling early work of six scenes written in the passionate style of the 19th century Romantics. The lyrical last scene, Epilogo, owes much to Chopin.

Mazurka

Berceuse

Lento con éxtasis

Allegretto

Allegro appassionato

Epílogo

Fréderic Chopin (Warsaw 1810 – Paris 1849)

Fantaisie in F minor Op. 49 1841

Chopin used the word 'fantasy' for works that broke from convention, enabling him to have freedom of artistic expression, juxtaposing virtuosic outbursts with moments of sombre contemplation.

(Interval)

Franz Schubert (Vienna 1797 – 1828)

Sonata in B-flat Major D960 1828

Schubert was a pioneer of the Romantic Movement. This, his last sonata, was written in an outpouring.of creativity just before his death.

Molto moderato

Andante sostenuto

Scherzo – Allegro vivace con delicatezza

Allegro ma non troppo

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