Saint-Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 - G minor Op. 22 : + Encore : Valentina Seferinova
Saint-Saëns - Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor Op. 22 performed by Valentina Seferinova with the Petersfield Orchestra, Conductor Robin Browning, Leader Helen Purchase, on 24th March 2022 as part of Petersfield Music Festival.
The encore is an arrangement/compilation of the first two pieces of four by 20th Century Ukrainian composer Victoria Kosenko (b.1896-d.1938) entitled 'Melody' and 'Ancient Dance'.
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I was overwhelmed, and humbled, by the reaction I received for this Petersfield Orchestra performance.
This is a sample of some of the feedback I received after the concert :-
“Its highlight was the Saint-Saëns 2nd Piano concerto, which was given an electrifying account by Seferinova.
The highly virtuoso piece begins with a rhapsodic piano solo : the orchestra gradually joins a thrilling dialogue with the piano.
Seferinova’s formidable technique, power, and at times delicate expressivity were never in doubt, and she richly deserved the rapturous (standing) ovation from the capacity audience” - Sarah Hard, Petersfield Post . 30th March 2022
".. last night's spectacular concert. The Saint-Saëns was completely thrilling and a tour de force."
"she brought the house down! "
".... just an excuse to write to you and say how totally overwhelmed we were by your performance last night. It was an unforgettable evening"
".. your sensational concert last night"
"The last night was simply wonderful! Thank you "
" I'm still on a high"
"Wonderful and moving performance as always. Thank YOU X"
"Beautiful, emotional expressive. I will remember your performance forever and so grateful that I could hear you play. X X X"
"Well done, Valentina, you were fabulous! I shall say it again - I just don’t know how you can remember all of those notes in one go for so many concerti! Xx"
"Stunning performance last night"
"Valentina's talent never ceases to amaze me"
“You were absolutely phenomenal xxxx”
“The Saint-Saëns was absolutely fantastic and Valentina is an astonishing pianist - absolutely lovely to hear it.”
“I have really fond memories of performing in the Petersfield orchestra (as a double-bassist). Would have made my year to have performed alongside you ❤”
“…..and especially the Piano Concerto which was one of the most thrilling experiences we have ever had at a Petersfield Musical Festival concert!”