ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK
Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 3 PM
Vancouver Playhouse(Click for directions)
“The true inspiration was found in Schumann’s piano concerto, due to the poetic strength of soloist Alexander Gavrylyuk who, like a dolphin, cut through the orchestra: one moment diving under the orchestra’s tender sounds, to at another moment jump out high over the orchestra with incredible clarity. A beautiful chamber music like dialogue evolved, that certainly did not lack any enchantment.” (Joost Galema, NRC Handelsblad)
In 2014, Alexander Gavrylyuk stunned Vancouver audiences by performing all four Rachmaninov’s piano concerti and the Paganini Rhapsody with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. As a recitalist, many of us will remember his stunning rendition of Rachmaninov’s Sonata No. 2 at his last appearance at the Playhouse.
Born in Ukraine and currently residing in Australia, Gavrylyuk was recipient of the Gold Medal at the Horowitz International Piano Competition (1999), First Prize at the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition (2000), and Gold Medal at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Masters Competition (2005).
As a recitalist, he has performed in some of the most prestigious venues, including the Musikverein in Vienna, Wigmore Hall, and the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.
Join us for this exciting final concert of our 2026-2027 season!
MOZART: Piano Sonata in C major No. 10 K 330
CHOPIN: Fantasie in F minor Op. 49
LISZT: Venezia e Napoli: Tarantella
Intermission
TCHAIKOVSKY: Children’s Album, Op. 39
I. Prière du matin from Album pour enfants
IV. Maman from Album pour enfants
V. Marche des soldats de bois from Album pour enfants
VI. La poupée malade from Album pour enfants
VII. Enterrement de la poupée from Album pour enfants
VIII. Valse from Album pour enfants
X. Mazurka from Album pour enfants
XXI. Douce rêverie from Album pour enfants
XXIV. A l’église from Album pour enfants
PROKOFIEV: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B Major “Stalingrad”
Ticket Prices: A-$68, B-$56, C-$44; Seniors/Students/BCRMTA: A-$56, B-$44, C-$36
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