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| Events -- 2011 |
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November 5 & 6, 2011
Distinguished Artists Concert & Lecture Series, recital at Cabrillo College Nov. 6, 2011
"Cuban-American pianist Antonio Iturrioz resembled a Capuchin monk, cloaked in simplicity, humility and devotion. His selfless touch transformed the hall into a sanctuary where an offering was made with the simplest of ceremony on the altar of truth and beauty to the highest levels of art. It was an elegant, beautiful and touching performance -- the kind that inspires you and brings tears to your eyes."
_____________________________________________________________________________ "The Kinderscenen by Schumann was so intimate and personal that it must be the fruit of decades of reflection, introspection and experimentation. Each piece sparkled in its own way, and yet they all fit together as tightly as pieces of a puzzle, presenting a picture of childhood that is both unique and universal." "The Artist's Life by Strauss-Godowsky ... was executed flawlessly and with a rare sophistication....even before the last note, the members of the audience were rising from their seats." Oct 23, 2011
Liszt Gala Recital at Old First Church, San Francisco, 2PM _____________________________________________________________________________
July 23, 2011
Recital at the First Congregational Church of San Rafael Concert Series
"The program featured pieces from the Romantic Period, local contemporary composers Charles Sepos and Richard Whalen, and showcased perhaps one of the most difficult pieces in the piano repertoire--Metamorphoses on the Artist's Life by Strauss, arranged by Leopold Godowsky, which Mr. Iturrioz played with great aplomb. Iturrioz should be applauded for presenting the piece with such style and grace that to the listener it felt reminiscent of another time and place altogether--Vienna at the turn of the century. I was reminded of the golden age of the Romantic School, the sound was similar to recordings of Mischa Levitsky who played with such whimsical charm, color and control. It is safe to say the tradition is still alive today."
--Jeffrey Paul, Pianist and Music Director .
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February 19, 2011
Recital at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.
"Pianist Antonio Iturrioz exhibited masterful playing on February 19, and his control of phrasing and attention to detail was formidable. Chopin's Aeolian Harp Etude was shimmering and sparking and the best live performance I have ever heard....Liszt's St. Francis of Paul Walking on the Waves ranged from rippling brooks to torrential cascades and was breathtaking !" - Classical Sonoma.
"Mr. Iturrioz played Symphonic Metamorphoses on The Artist's Life Waltzes by Strauss, arranged by Godowsky. The contrapuntal fantasy on The Artist's Life is the most monumental arrangement of a Strauss waltz and separates the men from the boys as far as piano playing goes. Iturrioz gave a grand and noble treatment with a perfect European sense of the waltz rhythm." - Sebastopol Center for the Arts. |
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February 27, 2010
recital at Sebastopol Center for the Arts. ______________________________________________________________________________ |
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"The Buddha of the Piano is a wonderful film...perhaps.the most rewarding component is Mr. Iturrioz's excellent performances of many of Godowsky's difficult arrangements and compositions."
Donna Kline, pianist and author of Virtuoso: Olga Samaroff. Classical Sonoma, March 27, 2010. _____________________________________________________________________________ June 13, 2010, Piano Recital at: The Piano Store, 5755 Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park, CA music of Schumann, Chopin and more. ______________________________________________________________________________
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July 2010 Presentations
July 14 and 16:
The Buddha of the Piano is one of three films to be shown at the Portland International Piano Festival. For information, visit www.portlandpiano.org
July 18
"The Buddha of the Piano" will be aired on Northern California PBS station KRCB, Channel 22, Sunday night, July 18, at 10:30 p.m.