Piano Recital 2024

Piano Concert

Saturday 23 November 2024 - arrival from midday

Join us for a spellbinding piano performance by the

internationally acclaimed concert pianist Gregor Vidovic, as

he graces the stage in support of the Nottinghamshire 2029

Festival. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of exquisite

melodies and masterful artistry!

Saturday 23rd November 2024

Arrival from midday, full timings overleaf

Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham.

Tickets are just £25 and include a delightful afternoon tea,

or £15 for concert-only tickets.

Secure your place for this extraordinary event by visiting

www.bit.ly/pianoconcert2024

In the style of the old Roman slogan “bread and games” Gregor Vidovic describes in

this lecture recital the fascinating development of the piano and the art of piano

playing in the 19th century. This instrument that started off just a century earlier as a

mere technical curiosity superseded the respectable harpsichord in a matter of

decades and developed to a true magnet for the audience and the most important

solo-instrument of the virtuosos. With captivating stories and selected masterpieces

of the piano literature Gregor Vidovic connects the great composers of the romantic

era with a red ribbon spanning the history of the piano from Chopin and Liszt across

Schubert and Schumann to Brahms and Rachmaninoff.

GREGOR VIDOVIC

Gregor Vidovic was born 1971 in Munich, Germany. A major part of his youth he lived in

various foreign countries. These journeys influenced him strongly – from the

beginning on, cultural diversity and cosmopolitan ideas were a natural part of his life

– values that define him even today as a person and artist.

The culturally inspiring journeys also had their adverse aspects: he started playing

piano rather late – at the age of 13 years. Nevertheless, he was able to start his

academic piano studies at the age of 18, finishing them several years later at the

Music Academy in Cologne, Germany, with Masters Degrees in piano performance,

song accompaniment for pianists and piano pedagogy.

He likes to share his knowledge – from piano lessons to workshops, lectures and

masterclasses on numerous music institutions nationally and internationally. He lives

and works in Nottingham.

Gregor Vidovic believes that art is more than just an aesthetic value for the sake of

its own – with his charity concerts he regularly supports numerous national and

international social projects. For his artistic work and his social commitment Gregor

Vidovic received various honours: he is a Freemason, member of the Lions Club and

Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club.

Timings:

Arrivals from midday

12-45pm- everyone seated with drinks

1pm- start first half

1-45pm comfort break (preordering of drinks required)

2pm start for second half

2-45 concert finishes

3pm Afternoon tea is served