From Bucharest to Porto, via Bratislava – Hudobná cesta po Európe: Constantin Sandu

The interpretive and pedagogical art of Portuguese and Romanian origin is not often seen in Slovakia. Leading pianist Constantin Sandu is one of the musical ambassadors of both countries.

He is a laureate of international competitions and a regular guest at major music festivals. Since 1991, he has been a teacher at the renowned Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo in Porto (Portugal), where he holds the position of head of the Piano Department.

Co-performer: Jordana Palovičová – piano

Program:

• György Ligeti – Musica ricercata
• Maria Szymanowska – Nocturne “Le Murmure” (“The Whisper”) for piano three hands
• José Vianna da Motta – Souvenir op. 7 for piano four hands (selection)
• Constantin Silvestri – Concert Piece No. 3
• Telmo Marques – Three toccatas for piano