A concert by Simon Trpčeski, one of the leading pianists of today, was held in the church of Santa Maria in Punta, which ended the music program of the XXXVIII Grad Teatar festival in a magnificent way.
The audience had the opportunity to enjoy his virtuoso performances, which caused a standing ovation and left a strong impression on everyone present. The Trpce concert began with Frederik Chopin's Mazurkas op. 24, through which he conveyed the subtlety and emotional depth of this great composer in a refined way.
After Chopin, Trpčeski performed "Holberg Suite" by Edvard Grieg, presenting five dance movements - Prelude, Sarabande, Gavotte, Aria and Rigoidon. His interpretation of Grieg's music exuded elegance and dynamism, faithfully conveying the spirit of the Norwegian composer and his connection with baroque forms.
In the sequel, the audience had the opportunity to enjoy Pletnjev's transcription of "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, which caused special enthusiasm. Trpčeski masterfully performed each movement - from the March and the Sugar Fairy Game, through the Tarantella and Intermezzo, to the Russian Trepak Game and the Chinese Dance, to end with the magnificent Andante Maestoso. At the end of the official part of the program, Trpčeski performed "Sonata No. 7" by Sergei Prokofiev.
His interpretation of this work was exceptional, depicting the complex emotions and technical challenges that Prokofiev poses to the performer. Trpčeski showed incredible technical virtuosity, while simultaneously conveying the composer's deep emotional message. After the standing ovation and thunderous applause, Trpčeski returned several times for an encore.
First, he again performed a piece by Prokofiev, confirming his dedication to this composer, and then delighted the audience with performances of Beethoven's works. At the end, as a sign of gratitude and a special tribute to the audience, he performed fragments from "Makedonissima", reminding the audience of his roots and emphasizing his connection with Macedonian folk music.
Trpčeski: My life is music, music is my life
Trpčeski said after the concert that he dedicated this concert to his parents.
"I remembered some wonderful moments. When you come to a place where you haven't been for a long time, and something remains as a memory, then you are really glad to remember it. And we had a wonderful breakfast here in Budva when I was a high school student and when I played in this very church," Trpčeski said and added that he lives for music.
"My life is music, music is my life. I like to share my emotions with the audience and I am glad that we experienced these emotions together tonight at the Grad Teatar festival".
Although "Krcko Oraščić" is more of a winter repertoire, because the action also takes place in winter, the audience rewarded this masterful performance with a standing ovation, and that towards the end of summer.
Trpčeski emphasized that, regardless of the season, it is a masterpiece.
"I repeated it after more than twenty years, and it really is a masterpiece of Tchaikovsky, but also a masterpiece of Mikhail Pletnev, a superb legendary musician from Russia, with whom I had the honor to play. I wanted to return it to the repertoire and I think it shows not only the musicality of the pianist, but also the quite demanding moments. As for the Beethoven, it should have been part of the program and that's why I wanted to play it. You know, the concerto is a magic that happens and I'm glad that the audience gifted me with beautiful energy, because it's an additional inspiration for a musician on stage".
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