NEWS RELEASE
ALGOMA UNIVERSITY
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Algoma University is pleased to host world-renowned Bulgarian pianist Ivo Kaltchev in concert for Preludes and Pictures, on June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sault Community Theatre Centre.
“Following last year’s spectacular and unforgettable performance by Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, the second season of the Algoma University Summer Concerts brings us renowned Bulgarian pianist Ivo Kaltchev. Kaltchev’s training is steeped in the Russian school of playing, which features incredible virtuosity, a most subtle approach to tone, and a long tradition of perilously high musical standards. We are very lucky that in his busy schedule of performances, he has agreed to make a special stop in Sault Ste. Marie. Kaltchev is regarded as one of the finest pianists of his generation. This is a recital not to be missed,” said Dr. Edward Turgeon, chair of the Department of Music.
Kaltchev has enjoyed a successful career as a recitalist, soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist. He has performed at musical centres and been a guest artist in music festivals around the world. Recent highlights from his solo recitals include performances with EOS Orchestra in Alice Tully Hall, concert tours in Asia, and complete solo piano works of Claude Debussy. He holds degrees and diplomas from Yale University, Rutgers University, Sofia Academy of Music, and Liszt Hochschule fur Musik. Kaltchev is currently a professor of piano and head of the Piano Division at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
Kaltchev’s Preludes and Pictures will include solo piano performances by Debussy, George Gershwin, and Modest Mussorgsky.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the Station Mall box office, online, or by calling 705.945.7299. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the event.
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