OCTOBER 4

Libor Novàček - piano

 

Brahms

Three Intermezzi, Op.117 in E flat, B flat minor and C sharp minor;
Eight Piano Pieces, Op.76

 

Liszt

Années de pèlerinage, première année: Suisse

‘Novàček’s passionate and satisfying performance ... stands up well …. an impressive calling card from a fine and thoughtful player’. - International Record Review, June 2006

 

 

Libor Novàček was born in Prague, studied with Joan Havill at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and graduated in 2004 with the Guildhall’s highest awards.  His first two CDs of music by Janáček, Martinů, Ravel, Debussy and Liszt were released in 2006 to outstanding reviews in BBC Music Magazine, Gramophone Magazine and International Record Review.   In February 2007 his Liszt CD was Editor’s Choice in Gramophone Magazine and in June he was awarded a Diplôme d’Honneur by the 33rd Liszt International Record Grand Prix in Hungary.

 

 

Photo: John Oakley

‘Fireworks ... in this young winner’s prize-worthy playing ….. Beautifully phrased, subtly coloured and acutely characterised, Novàček’s playing is outstanding ... a performance of real power...from nearly every point of view this is a CD to savour’ - The Gramophone, Landor Records LAN274, July 2006

Over the last year Libor has appeared at major festivals and venues throughout the UK including the Wigmore Hall.  As a soloist he made his debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Garry Walker, appeared at the Mostly Mozart Festival with the Prague Philharmonia at the Barbican and returned to perform Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the RPO at the Barbican.  Further afield he has recorded for Czech Radio and given a series of master-classes and concerts in India and Zimbabwe.

Sponsored by Rosemary & Ian Canadine, Brian Stokes

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Last revised: 19/02/2008