A SPLENDID EVENING AT THE FIRST OF THE METROPOLITAN MASONIC CONCERT SERIES
played host to 'Music for Two Pianos', performed by Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy, the first event of the new MetropolitanMasonic Concert Series. The extremely well-attended event provided LondonMasons with an opportunity to enjoy an evening of classicalmusic in the newly refurbished Gallery Suite (otherwise known as Temple 1). The evening began with Rachmaninov'sMoments Musicaux Nos. 5 & 4, Op. 16 and Suite No. 1, and Tchaikovsky's Danse de la Feé Dragée (arr. Pletnev). Arena readers may recognise the latter piece as part of the Nutcracker ballet first performed in 1892. Kolesnikov, praised by The Daily
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Telegraph for his 'intelligent programming and outstanding pianism' was born in Siberia. He studied both piano and violin for ten years before focussing solely on the piano. Currently continuing his studies at TheMoscow State Conservatory, the Royal College of
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Music and at Brussels' Queen ElisabethMusic Chapel, he recently became one of the BBC 'New Generation Artists'. Kazakh born pianist Samson Tsoy has been described by BBCMusicMagazine as 'most promising' and his playing praised for its 'ferocious temperament, brilliant virtuosity and poetic soul'. Tsoy currently studies at TheMoscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, at The Royal College of Music and at Brussels' Queen ElisabethMusic Chapel. Tsoy was names Laureate of the prestigious Santander International Piano Competition Paloma O'Shea in 2012. After a brief intermission, (with
free canapés and drinks!) the evening resumed with what can only be described as the highlight of the event - Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals. The various movements were interposed between readings fromthe eponymous poemby Ogden Nash
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delivered by fourteen brethren from MasterMasons to those somewhat more senior, including the Assistant Grand Master, RWBro. Sir David Wootton and theMetropolitan Grand Master Russell Race. All of the readings were extremely well received by the audience and provided the perfect foil to the accomplished pianismof Kolesnikov and Tsoy. This was the first event in theMetropolitanMasonic Concert Series and a splendid one at that. There is no doubt that similar events planned for the coming years are likely to sell out in record time so brethren,make sure you buy your tickets early!
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