Friday 26 January 2024 - Experience the captivating artistry of Russian-American pianist Daria Rabotkina at "The Ghosts of Inspiration”. This concert will take you on an evocative journey through the "tender" and difficult periods in composers' lives, featuring a captivating program that includes Schumann’s Ghost Variations, Beethoven’s Bagatelles, as well as works by Nikolai Medtner and Paul Harvey Aurandt. Born in Kazan, Russia, into a family of musicians, Daria Rabotkina gave her first solo recital at the age of ten. She has performed with Kirov (Mariinsky) Orchestra, Moscow State Symphony, and Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as solo recitals at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Kennedy Center, and Weill Recital Hall among others. Currently serving as Assistant Professor of Piano at Texas State University, Rabotkina brings her exceptional talent to the University of Calgary, promising an evening of musical brilliance and exploration. -
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