Ayako Uehara confirms first Australian performs since 2001 for the Sydney International Piano Competition"s 40th Anniversary National Recital Tour
Ayako Uehara confirms first Australian performs since 2001 for the Sydney International Piano Competition"s 40th Anniversary National Recital Tour, performing a 'fantasy' inspired recital in Sydney and Melbourne on June 5th and 6th.
Venue: St Johns Lutheran Church, 20 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 (Melbourne) & Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 (Sydney)
Date: Monday 5 June (Melbourne) and Tuesday 6 June (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30pm
Ticket: from $55
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Web: http://www.sydneypianocompetition.com.au/2017-touring/ayako-uehara-june
Call: 02 9241 3291
Date: Monday 5 June (Melbourne) and Tuesday 6 June (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30pm
Ticket: from $55
Buy / Ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=259061
Web: http://www.sydneypianocompetition.com.au/2017-touring/ayako-uehara-june
Call: 02 9241 3291
The prestigious Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia is marking its 40th Anniversary with a new National Recital Series, announcing Japanese artist Ayako Uehara will return to Australia for the second time since winning the People"s Choice in the internationally renowned Competition 17 years ago.
The National Recital Series will see some of the Competition"s most highly regarded artists return for a compelling set of performances across both regional and metropolitan Australia. From the bright and forward tones of Japan"s Ayako Uehara and the commanding presence of Russia"s Konstantin Shamray, to last year"s winner Andrey Gugnin providing superb entertainment throughout 2017.
Making her professional debut with the London Symphony Orchestra in the 2005/06 season, Ayako Uehara, has become one of Japan"s most celebrated female pianists. She was the first woman (and Japanese) to win first prize in the 12th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow (2002) and prior to that the People"s Choice Award at the memorable 2000 Sydney International Piano Competition.
Ms Uehara is looking forward to returning to Australia, with performances in Melbourne and Sydney on June 5-6th and a "fantasy" inspired program from Mozart to Liszt.
"Sydney, and Australia as a whole, is among my favourite places in the world. Seventeen years ago, when I was not yet twenty, I received a warm welcome at the Competition in Sydney which helped launch my international career, and I have had many invaluable experiences on concert tours since then.
"Never for a moment have I forgotten the wonderful people I met in Australia. I am sincerely looking forward to seeing you all again," said Ms Uehara.
Multiple competition prize-winner, and recipient of the Competition"s 2016 People"s Best Choice Award, Ming Xie, began the National Recital Tour in March this year with a stunning series of performances, achieving accolades and rave reviews for his ability to both captivate the audience and seize their imagination.
Date: Monday 5 June
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: St Johns Lutheran Church, 20 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
Tickets: Adults $55 I Concession/Friends $49 I Students $20 I Groups of 5+ $47
Where: Sydney
Date: Tuesday 6 June
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Tickets: Adults $55 I Concession/Friends $49 I Students $20 I Groups of 5+ $47
For more information on the National Recital Tour and to purchase tickets, visit www.sydneypianocompetition.com.au or call 02 9241 3291.
Founded by the late Miss Claire Dan AM, OBE and Rex Hobcroft AM, it was inaugurated in July 1977 and has since been held every four years, except in 1988 when it was brought forward to coincide with the Bicentenary of Australia celebrations. The Competition was admitted as a member of the Geneva based World Federation of International Music Competitions in 1978, the first Australian competition to be accepted as a member.
The National Recital Series will see some of the Competition"s most highly regarded artists return for a compelling set of performances across both regional and metropolitan Australia. From the bright and forward tones of Japan"s Ayako Uehara and the commanding presence of Russia"s Konstantin Shamray, to last year"s winner Andrey Gugnin providing superb entertainment throughout 2017.
Making her professional debut with the London Symphony Orchestra in the 2005/06 season, Ayako Uehara, has become one of Japan"s most celebrated female pianists. She was the first woman (and Japanese) to win first prize in the 12th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow (2002) and prior to that the People"s Choice Award at the memorable 2000 Sydney International Piano Competition.
Ms Uehara is looking forward to returning to Australia, with performances in Melbourne and Sydney on June 5-6th and a "fantasy" inspired program from Mozart to Liszt.
"Sydney, and Australia as a whole, is among my favourite places in the world. Seventeen years ago, when I was not yet twenty, I received a warm welcome at the Competition in Sydney which helped launch my international career, and I have had many invaluable experiences on concert tours since then.
"Never for a moment have I forgotten the wonderful people I met in Australia. I am sincerely looking forward to seeing you all again," said Ms Uehara.
Multiple competition prize-winner, and recipient of the Competition"s 2016 People"s Best Choice Award, Ming Xie, began the National Recital Tour in March this year with a stunning series of performances, achieving accolades and rave reviews for his ability to both captivate the audience and seize their imagination.
Ayako Uehara National Recital Dates
Where: MelbourneDate: Monday 5 June
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: St Johns Lutheran Church, 20 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
Tickets: Adults $55 I Concession/Friends $49 I Students $20 I Groups of 5+ $47
Where: Sydney
Date: Tuesday 6 June
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Tickets: Adults $55 I Concession/Friends $49 I Students $20 I Groups of 5+ $47
For more information on the National Recital Tour and to purchase tickets, visit www.sydneypianocompetition.com.au or call 02 9241 3291.
About the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia
The Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia has, from its inception, held events at the highest international level inspiring pianists and audiences alike and stimulating interest in piano and music in general. It has provided a showcase platform for outstanding pianists from all over the world and assisted with the development of their careers as concert artists.Founded by the late Miss Claire Dan AM, OBE and Rex Hobcroft AM, it was inaugurated in July 1977 and has since been held every four years, except in 1988 when it was brought forward to coincide with the Bicentenary of Australia celebrations. The Competition was admitted as a member of the Geneva based World Federation of International Music Competitions in 1978, the first Australian competition to be accepted as a member.