This is my BIG THING this year and I've worked on it since the summer
time with all those great people (listed below, together with that
lovely title 'dedicated advocates' :P). The music is breathtakingly
beautiful and definitely worth much more attention than it gets.
Please come, listen, watch, enjoy and fall in love the way we did.
And a short note from the RCS website:
Young Artists in Residence Recital - Tailleferre Anniversary Concert
Les Six was the name adopted by six avant garde French composers in the
1920s. Alongside composers that have remained in the repertoire, such
as Milhaud, Poulenc and Honegger, perhaps the most radical aspect of the
group was that one of them was a woman. The works of Germaine
Tailleferre have been sadly neglected, and to mark what would have been
her 120th birthday, Young Artist in Residence Maciej Granat leads a
group of dedicated advocates in this programme to the rediscovery of
this remarkable composer.
Maciej Granat - Emergent Artist / Piano
with
Blanka Borkowska - Flute Ewelina Brzozowska - Harp Laura Margaret Smith - Mezzo-soprano Julia Wagner - Cello and Jonathan Plowright - Piano
Programme:
Tailleferre - Concertino for Harp and orchestra (piano reduction) Tailleferre - Piano Concerto (two piano version)
Interval
Tailleferre - Piano Trio (with flute instead of violin) Tailleferre - Pancarte pour une porte d'entrée (Eleven songs) to the poems by Robert Pinget Tailleferre - Ballade for piano and orchestra (two piano version)
I'm a lazy person when it comes to writing things down as you can see, and I'm very sorry for not posting here anything for the last months. Truth is I was extremely busy and in a rather difficult circumstances as well.
Anyway, that was a very good time as well.
I took part in the Lieder Competition at the RCS together with a hugely talented Klaudia Korzeniewska. Klaudia chose a great set of songs and we got commended and I received the Best Accompanist prize. Not bad :) Then it was the Glasgow Piano Festival and I played in the Multiple Pianos concerts, first at the RCS and next in Glasgow's Merchant Square - a very unusual experience, watching up to 15 pianists playing together on Yamaha's digital pianos but not hearing a single sound. You had to ask for some headphones to enjoy this, rather exotic, music. Hopefully I will get a recording from the RCS's evening and post it on my soundcloud. The piece I played in is by Italian composer Zeno Baldi and is titled Marmonda. Very interesting stuff :)
I have to mention that I had the great luck to see RCS's production of Britten's 'Rape of Lucretia' with Laura Smith singing the main role. It was a truly amazing experience which I wasn't expecting at all. To be honest I'm not a huge fan of opera in general and I came mostly to listen to my friend but I left the hall with tears in my eyes and barely holding it together. The whole cast did an amazing job, however it was Laura whose singing and acting skills made me feel like I was a part of that pain Lucretia was singing about. Breathtaking!
Seems also that my huge adventure with Germaine Tailleferre's beautiful music is coming to a climax. The last half a year has been a never-ending, but so fun and enjoyable, work on her compositions. The concert is coming soon. Have a look on the next post.
I am very proud to announce the first concert of my piano class (that sounds very serious, doesn't it?)!
It will take place at the Kilmardinny Arts Centre (50 Kilmardinny Avenue, G61 3NN Glasgow), Sunday,10th December at 6:45pm.
I am probably even more stressed than my pupils :)
There will be plenty of colourful music, some four hands pieces even and I'll play something myself too, but this definitely my young students' evening!
There's free entry if you want to have a listen. (I will attach the program as soon as I have one ready, sorry :P)
Dear All, Maciej will play at the unofficial opening of the bar described below, in Glasgow. His repertoire will include jazz-inspired pieces as well as film music. This will be highly unusual for him, but crucially important. All welcome, bring friends.
Friday 2 December · 20:00 - 23:30
MellowDeeBar
86 Saltmarket
Glasgow, United Kingdom
About the club: This soon-to-be a legendary nightspot already attracts some of the
area's young best musicians, amateurs and professionals, and will host
weekly jam sessions performed by these dedicated to the passion of
music. From traditional jazz to funky style, there is to be something
for every ear, every day of the week.
Visit us for unofficial
inauguration of MelowDee this Friday that is to be marked with piano
recital performed by an extremely talented young musician Maciej Granat.
Just grab a cocktail created by passionate professional, prepare your
senses for an extraordinary experience, embrace yourself in the ambiance
of the Glasgow's finest-to-be live music club and Mellow out guys!
Just a quick note on a concert that will take place in Beith Community Centre next Sunday at 3pm - I think :)
The Cunninghame Choir will perform a Christmas concert. Program includes:
Haendel - Messiah (excerpts) Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols Finzi - In Terra Pax and a set of Christmas carols
Robin Versteeg will conduct. I will be accompanying in actually every single piece :) Seems like a marathon. And I'll play a charming set of 3 Christmas Pieces by Martinu.
Some new, great pictures done by Finera Bueno Bengochea are now available in the gallery section. Enjoy! Thank you very much, Fina :) Fantastic experience in the Kelvingrove Park.
I am very pleased to inform you I am going to perform on Peter Warlock Anniversary Concert. It will take place at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, next Monday, 24th October, 2011 at 7.30pm. Together with Rachel Jane Spencer, we will present Warlock's Capriol Suite, the violin and piano version and as an addition, some four hands pieces with Hanna Choi. Seems interesting, doesn't it? Tickets can be booked via www.rcs.ac.uk. Hope to see you in the audience. Maciej
A video from the official World Premiere performance of my 'Distant Nocturne' op.30 is now available on youtube. Written for and performed by Thomas Kamieniak. Have a listen and feel free to leave a comment inside the blog post. Recorded at the 2011 Levocske Babie Leto (Indian Summer in Levoca) Festival, Slovakia.
