KHOREIA - VOLT & POTENZA DUO

KHOREIA ( CVLD276 )

Author : AAVV
Performer : VOLT & POWER DUO

Tracks

Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732-1795) [11:53]
Sonata for 4 Hands in A major
01 - I. Allegro con spirito [07:45]
02 - II. Rondo: Allegretto [04:08]
Pianoforte Steinway & Sons D274

Robert. Schumann (1810-1856) [27:44]
Ball-Scenen, Op. 109 (1851)
03 - I. Préambule [01:32]
04 - II. Polonaise [03:04]
05 - III. Walzer [02:10]
06 - IV. Ungarisch [02:24]
07 - V. Française [02:06]
08 - VI. Mazurka [04:32]
09 - VII. Ecossaise [02:38]
10 - VIII. Walzer [04:21]
11 - IX. Promenade [04:57]
Pianoforte Steinway & Sons D274

Philip Martin (b. 1947) [09:28]
12 - Electric Prisms (2015), CD commission
Pianoforte Yamaha CFIII S

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) [09:09]
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (''From Holberg's Time") (1884)
Four-hand piano arrangement by Theodor Kirchner (1823-1903)
13 – No. 4: Air [04:42]
14 – No. 5: Rigaudon [04:43]
Pianoforte Yamaha CFIII S

Notes

“Khoreia”, a Greek term for “dance”, fully expresses the meaning of our project, namely the need to enhance the fascinating and varied universe of the repertoire for piano four hands through listening to little-known pieces, which contain hidden and unexplored qualities.
We would like to offer a journey through history: from the “Sonata in A Major” by Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732-1795), a musical pearl of the nascent sensitive style, to the unpublished piece “Electric Prisms” composed by the Irishman Philipp Martin who, inspired by the works of the painter Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979), offered unique scenarios capable of revealing the multiple contemporary emotions of Paris at the beginning of the twentieth century.
We also thought of including the passionate and intimate spirit of Robert Schumann (1810-1856) with the collection of musical miniatures entitled “Ball-Scenen op.109”, a composition for duo that represents the most impulsive and at the same time reflective character of his compositional style.
Finally, to give intensity and movement to this selection, as in the most engaging dances, we have proposed two of the five movements of the famous “Holberg Suite” by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), transcribed for piano four hands by the German composer Theodor Kirchner (1823-1903).
May “Khoreia” transport you into a sublime dance, where from the most varied melodies and sounds one can grasp the beauty and musical complexity of an art with a thousand shades.
The recording was made in high digital resolution 24bit/88.2kHz at Studio Zanta in Camponogara, Italy, alternating two splendid pianos, a Steinway 6 Sons D274 Concert Grand and a Yamaha CFIII S Concert Grand

Volt & Power Duo
Since its inception in 2014, the Volt e Potenza duo has performed at major music venues across Europe including St. Martin-in-the-Fields and St. James Piccadilly in England. The duo has also been selected to take part in the Powderham Castle New Generation Artists Scheme in Exeter. For more information visit www.voltandpotenzaduo.com

Oda Voltersvik
Oda Voltersvik has been described by renowned conductor Marios Papadopoulos as “a pianist with great sensitivity and beautiful sound” and by pianist Gabriele Baldocci as “a musician with wonderful control of the instrument and an innate sense of music”. The Norwegian artist obtained a Master Degree in Performance at the Royal College of Music in London in 2014 under the guidance of professors Andrea Ball and Niel Immelman, and a Postgraduate Artist Diploma with Distinction at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2015 under the guidance of Gabriele Baldocci. She has attended masterclasses held by internationally renowned teachers such as Menahem Pressler, Gary Graffmann, Christina Ortiz, Marios Papadopoulos and Vladimir Krainev during the prestigious piano festival organised by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra. In Norway she has participated in masterclasses held by Leif Ove Andsnes, Håvard Gimse, Ihle Hadland and Jiri Hlinka. Oda has performed concerts in Norway at the Norwegian National Broadcasting, at the opening of the Edvard Grieg Jubilee in 2007, and as a soloist and chamber musician for the Bergen Chamber Music Society and the Grieg in Bergen Series. She has also performed at the Leipzig Town Hall, the 1st International Folk Music Festival in Beijing, Amaryllis Fleming Hall, Regent Hall, Marlow Recital Society, the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence in London and the Jacqueline du Pré Concert Hall in Oxford. During the summer of 2014 and 2015, she was appointed “Artist in residence” at Troldhaugen (E. Grieg’s residence). She performed with the Athens Sinfonietta in 2010, the Norwegian–Polish Youth Orchestra in Poland and in Bergen in 2014. Oda was a finalist in the Trinity Laban Soloist`s Competition 2016. She is the founder of the Volt Ensamble, a chamber music group of talented musicians from Scandinavia.

Julius Power
Considered by Martha Argerich as a “pianist of great talent and expressive beauty”, and by Pascal Rogè as a “pianist of brilliant technique and refined musicality”, Giulio Potenza was born in Palermo in 1990. He obtained his piano diploma with top marks and honors at the “A. Scontrino” Conservatory in Trapani under the guidance of Walter Roccaro. He perfected his skills with Bruno Canino in Milan and at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London with Gabriele Baldocci and Mikhail Kazakevich, where he obtained the Postgraduate and Postgraduate Artist diploma with distinction, supported by the “Alfred Kitchen” and “Jaquelin Williams” scholarships. He has taken part in lessons, masterclasses and meetings held by important teachers including: Andrzej Jasiński, Deniz Gelenbe, Franco Scala, Martino Tirimo, Barry Snyder, Andrey Gavrilov and Irene Inzerillo.
He has performed at major festivals including the Progetto Martha Argerich in Lugano, the Grieg in Bergen Festival in Bergen, the Hammamett Piano Festival in Hammamett, the Shubert Festival in London. He has also given concerts in prestigious music centers such as the Steinway Hall in London, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, St. John's Smith Square, Blackheat Hall in England, the Auditorium S. Stefano in Florence and the Auditorium Rai in Palermo in Italy, the Atelier Marcell Hastir in Brussels in Belgium, the Teatro Sociale in Bellinzona in Switzerland. He has collaborated as a soloist with numerous orchestras including the Florence Symphonietta conducted by Piero Bellugi, the University London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Capp and the North Beds Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jan Kaznowski.
He was awarded the prestigious “Hannah Brooke Prize”, a recognition due to the successes of his concert career during his studies at the Trinity Laban Conservatory in London. He has also won numerous piano competitions including: the “Premio Seiler” International Piano Competition, the “A.GI.MUS” competition in Rome, and obtained a special mention at the “Jacques Samuel Piano Competition” in London. He was also chosen by the prestigious Concordia Foundation in London to take part in the Young Artist Programme.
His performances have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Radio Swiss Classic, Radio Mozart Italia and RAI.
Giulio has been invited to hold masterclasses in Tunisia, England and Italy.
He is currently Professor of Piano at the Windsor Piano Academy in Windsor and Artistic Director of the Windsor International Piano Competition.
He also graduated in History from the University of Palermo with full marks and honors.