The
winner of the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia, Andrey
Gugnin, will perform a one-night-only recital at the Araluen Arts Centre on 2 September.
“We
are delighted to have the Sydney International Piano Competition National
Recital Tour come to Alice Springs for the very first time,” Director of the
Araluen Cultural Precinct, Dr Mark Crees said.
“The
competition is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2017 and we are
excited to be presenting Andrey Gugnin from Russia after his stunning Sydney
win last year."
The
Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia was founded by the late
Miss Claire Dan AM, OBE and Rex Hobcroft AM, in July 1977 and has since been
held every four years.
The
event provides a showcase platform for outstanding pianists from all over the
world and assists with the development of their careers as concert artists.
In
2016, Mr Gugnin was the most impressive performer in the competition, taking
out 4 prizes in addition to his overall first placing.
He
will tour across Australia offering performances including Bach, Schubert,
Shostakovich, and Stravinsky.
“Mr
Gugnin is an in-demand performer, having performed across the world as a
soloist, chamber musician and festival artist,” Dr Crees said.
Mr
Gugnin graduated from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory and has been a
regular participant at the Mosco Philharmonic Society program for promising
young artists.
Andrey
Gugnin commented, “Australia has provided many pinnacle moments for me and my
career. It’s a pleasure having the opportunity to work with the Sydney
International Piano Competition again and to play for audiences across this
beautiful country over two months.”
The
National Recital Series showcases some of the Sydney International Piano
Competition’s most highly regarded artists around the country.
The Sydney
International Piano Competition of Australia’s Andrey Gugnin will be live onstage at
the Araluen Arts Centre on Saturday 2 September at 8.00pm.
Ticket
prices are $45.00 for adults, $42.00 for concession and $40.00 for Araluen Arts
Centre Members. Tickets are available online at www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au or from the Araluen
Box Office on (08) 8951 1122.
Media interview
Araluen Cultural Precinct Director, Dr Mark Crees 08
8951 1126
