We are thrilled to announce an evening with the scintillating Singapore-based Flute and Piano duo of Roberto Álvarez (flute) and Kseniia Vokhmianina (piano), performing a vibrant program based on their wonderful 2022 album, "The Whirlwind Within"!
Both highly-regarded and awarded international solo and ensemble musicians, Roberto and Kseniia came together for their debut album in 2022, presenting “colourful and refreshing repertoire that they hope will spin listeners’ emotions with a touch of jazz, folk, classical and latin styles”.
In their concert series in Melbourne and Sydney, they are presenting the Australian premieres of works by James Rae, Daniel Sánchez Velasco, Gonzalo Casielles Camblor and Pablo Aguirre.
After hearing Roberto and Kseniia perform their works, the composers had these delighted comments:
James Rae – "It is a true privilege to have a recording of my music by such world-class performers as Roberto Álvarez and Kseniia Vokhmianina. Their interpretation was exactly' what I had in mind when I composed the work."
Daniel Sánchez Velasco - "...their interpretation of my 'Dance Preludes' has left me speechless. I have no doubt they have improved my work with their artistry."
Don’t miss this chance to experience this wonderful recital from these acclaimed international musicians in a beautiful, intimate setting!
Adult: $50
Student/Concession: $30
FREE for under 12’s
PROGRAM
James Rae: Sonatina for Flute and Piano
Aquarelle
Nocturne
Fire Dance
Daniel Sánchez Velasco: Dance Preludes
Allegro
Vals lento
Allegro
Salvador Espasa: Lamentos bajo el mar (solo flute)
Maurice Ravel: Valses Nobles et Sentimentales (solo piano)
Assez lent - avec une expression intense
Modéré - très franc
Gonzalo Casielles Camblor: El vals de la fortuna
Pablo Aguirre: Three Pieces
La fuga
Distancias
Pasión ensordecedora
ROBERTO ALVAREZ
Diversity of styles is a hallmark of Roberto’s concerts and recitals. As a matter of fact he feels just as comfortable performing classical, baroque or avant-garde music as well as celtic, jazz or rock.
He has received various international prizes, such as the Diploma of Honor in the Torneo Internazionale di Musica, Concurso Internacional de Música “Paper de Musica” de Capellades, the Ángel Muñíz Toca Award and the Ciutat de Manresa Prize.
Chamber music and orchestra playing are two of Roberto’s passions. He has performed with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the Asturias Symphony Orchestra, Oviedo Filarmonía, Bach-Akademie, the Algarve Orchestra, the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, Malaysian Philarmonic, working with the most renowned conductors.
He shows his interest not only in classical formations, but has also participated in several jazz and folk groups, always looking for new sonorities for the flute, and has performed the music of his region, Asturias, all over the World. Roberto’s passion for new music has led him to perform World Premieres very often in his recitals and recordings.
In addition to his performances he is an enthusiastic flute teacher, having given masterclasses in Youth Orchestras and several conservatories and festivals. He currently teaches at the School of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, in Singapore, and at the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, in Thailand. Roberto is the Solo Piccolo at the Singapore Symphony Orchestra since July 2007.
KSENIIA VOKHMIANINA
Hailed as a performer with an “artistry of the highest order” by Straits Times and “maturity of musicianship and virtuosity” by Pianomania, Kseniia Vokhmianina has gained critical and audience attention as a concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. Kseniia’s latest performances brought her to prominent international venues including Seoul Arts Centre (South Korea), the Auditorium Olivier Messiaen (France), Institut Supérieur de Musique et de Pédagogie (Belgium), Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig and Schumannhaus Bonn (Germany), Yunduan-Tianfu Music Hall (China), Guarnerius Concert Hall (Serbia), Österreichisches Kulturforum and Notre-Dame de Sion Istanbul (Turkey).
Kseniia Vokhmianina began her music training at a very young age in her native Ukraine. She studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under Prof. Boris Kraljevic as a recipient of the Lee Foundation Scholarship. Further studies took her to the Royal College of Music (United Kingdom), Kharkiv National Pedagogical University (Ukraine), and Zurich University of the Arts in Switzerland where she was taught by Prof. Konstantin Scherbakov.
A prizewinner of numerous piano competitions held in France, Australia, Poland, Italy, Serbia, Indonesia, Singapore, Germany, Kseniia has been a guest artist in various international music festivals, including “Convivium Musicum” (Serbia), “International Piano Festival” (Vietnam), “Days of Music” (Montenegro), “George Town Festival” (Malaysia), “International Holland Music Sessions” (Netherlands), “Pablo Casals Festival” (France). Ms Vokhmianina opened the 27th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival in 2021 “…with a grand manner of pianism in the tradition of her birthplace’s classical greats, such as Shura Cherkassky, Emil Gilels and Sviatoslav Richter…” She appeared as a concerto soloist with international symphony orchestras, including Kaunas Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra (Lithuania), Sichuan Symphony Orchestra (China), among others.
Besides her international performing career, Kseniia is a dedicated music educator, working for several years at the Music Faculty at School of The Arts (SOTA) and recently joining Madison Academy of Music. She is often invited to jury at regional and international piano competitions, including the Steinway Youth Piano Competition, Le Magnifique Music Competition, the Overseas Performers’ Festival, WPTA Finland International Piano Competition, Indonesia Virtuoso Music Award. Kseniia is the President of the World Piano Teachers’ Association (Singapore affiliate) since 2018.
More details: www.kseniiavokhmianina.com