The rising star is in Winnipeg this weekend to perform with the WSO. He will also give a solo piano recital with the Women's Musical Club of Winnipeg. But hist first stop is Classic 107 Thursday afternoon with guest host Claudia Garcia de la Huerta.

Since winning the 2015 Honens International Piano Competition, Luca Buratto blazed onto the world stage with a reception most musicians can only dream. His successful debut recitals at Wigmore and Carnegie Halls heralded the Italian pianist as “a name to watch” (The Guardian) and “no ordinary virtuoso” (The Telegraph). Critics and audiences across the globe are quickly recognizing Buratto as a distinctive performer. Described by International Piano Magazine as “masterly,” his highly regarded interpretations of prolific British composer Thomas Adès reveal Buratto’s versatility as “an artist who is both illuminating and unafraid” (ConcertoNet).

Buratto’s incisive interpretations of Robert Schumann have earned him particular praise. In a review of his 2017 CD release Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Humoreske & Blumenstück (Hyperion Records), Alex Baran from Wholenote Toronto said: “Buratto plays with such a conviction that you immediately know he is certain he has revealed Robert Schumann’s true voice. It’s a deep connection that he sustains effortlessly through the entire recording. Hear him live if you can.”

Last month, Buratto made his Berlin recital debut at Konzerthaus. He will follow that up with a performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Thomas Søndergård at Royal Festival Hall later this month. Winnipeg, however, get's a preview this weekend when Buratto will perform the concerto with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Jean-Marie Zeitouni is the guest conductor for  programme that also includes Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. There are two performances--Friday night and Saturday night @ 8PM. On Sunday afternoon (2PM) Buratto will treat audiences to a solo recital at the Winnipeg Art Gallery compliments of the Women's Musical Club of Winnipeg. To get YOUR tickets go HERE. Tickets will also be available at the door.

 

 

Buratto’s competition successes also include Third prize in the 2012 International Robert Schumann Competition. His teachers include Davide Cabassi and Edda Ponti.

Don't miss Luca Buratto in the Diamond Lane Thursday afternoon with guest host Claudia Garcia de la Huerta at 4:00 PM.

Source: http://www.honens.com/laureates/luca-buratto/