"wonderful clarity and precision" The Gramophone about Cristian Sandrin
"a thrilling and vibrant performance" about the English Chamber Orchestra
Cristian Sandrin has won many awards, including the Roslyn Tureck Special Prize for the best interpretation of Bach at the 2019 International Piano Competition in Albuquerque NM. Critics on both sides of the Atlantic have praised him for his immaculate technique, crystalline clarity and mature interpretations. He has performed at famous venues across Europe from the Salle Cortot Paris to the Salle Manuel de Falla in Madrid, the Kleiner Konzerthaus Berlin, La Fenice Theatre Venice, the Polish National Philharmonic Hall Warsaw and the BeethovenHaus Bonn. Followed by a link to your website: https://www.cristiansandrin.com
The English Chamber Orchestra is one of the world's leading chamber orchestras, having performed in more countries than any other orchestra, recorded thousands of works, and played with the world's greatest musicians in its six decades of history. It prides itself on celebrating and building upon its tradition of maintaining the highest international musical standards, nurturing new talent and focussing on the 'best of British' music and musicianship. Tonight our quartet comprises NAMES 1, 2, 3,4.Since 1977 the ECO is delighted to have as its Patron HM King Charles III.
REPERTOIRE
W.A. MOZART
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major K414
Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major K415
Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat major K449
These three virtuoso concertos were written in Vienna between 1782–83 when a newly liberated Mozart was first launching his subscription concerts. They will be performed as a chamber ensemble.
