Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Trianon Theatre
72 N. 5th Street,
San Jose, CA
Zlata Chochieva begins her concert with reworkings by the
great late Romantic composer Rachmaninoff of three sprightly dances from a
violin suite by the greatest of baroque composers, Bach. Dances of Chopin and
of Rachmaninoff’s schoolmate, Scriabin, who, initially inspired by Chopin, gave
birth to new harmonic worlds, are joined by a “forgotten” waltz by Chopin’s
colleague and admirer Liszt.
Bach-Rachmaninoff, Suite from Violin Partita No. 3 in E
Major (BWV 1006)
Prelude
Gavotte
Gigue
Chopin and Scriabin, Mazurkas
Chopin, A minor, Op. posth., B. 140 (À Émile Gaillard)
(Allegretto)
Scriabin, F-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2 (Allegretto non
tanto)
Chopin, C major, Op. posth., B. 82 (no tempo designation)
Scriabin, F minor, Op. 25, No. 1 (Allegro)
Chopin, C minor, Op. 30, No. 1 (Allegretto non tanto)
Scriabin, F-sharp minor, Op. 25, No. 7 (Moderato)
Liszt, Valse oubliée No. 2, S. 215/2
Liszt, Mephisto Waltz No. 2, S. 515
INTERMISSION
Rachmaninoff, Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 28
Allegro moderato
Lento
Allegro molto
Star power in every note. Gramophone says Zlata Chochieva
brings “an inner glow to every bar,” and Miami Herald remarked she is “a
natural Rachmaninoff player, coaxing a darker sound from the keyboard and
reveling in the big romantic melodies.” Gramophone includes her recording of
the Etudes in their Top Ten Chopin CDs. She is among the breakout performers as
a Gilmore Rising Star for the 2018-19 Season.
She was born in Moscow and is now a resident of Salzburg.
She made her first stage appearance at age five, and made her debut two years
later performing Mozart’s Concerto No. 17 at the Grand Hall of Moscow State
Conservatory. Chochieva caught the attention of Mikhail Pletnev, who invited
her to play concerts with Russian National Orchestra and study with him as one
of only two students at that time.
Chochieva is lauded as an impeccable talent who is a
great Romantic pianist. Her program highlights her artistry and imagery. A
perfect way to open a splendid 24th Season.
Cost: $40 - $60
