CTCS Extra Presents Daniel Kharitonov

The Cape Town Concert Series presents an Extra recital on Saturday 27 April at 3pm with award winning new generation pianist Daniel Kharitonov.

He will be featured in the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s Autumn Season playing Rachmaninoff’s 1st Concerto on Thursday 24 April and asked if he could stay on to present a solo recital for the Concert Series with a programme of Rachmaninoff and Chopin – how could we refuse? Long time supporter and patron of the Concert Series – Bill van Rensburg – immediately came to our aid with sponsorship of the artist’s fee and this also allows us to raise much needed funds for the upkeep and maintenance of our very special Steinway Grand Piano.

The programme is Rachmaninoff’s Six Moments Musicaux followed by Chopin Nocturns 1, Op.48 and 2, Op. 27, 12 Etudes op. 25 and 3 Etudes post.Op.    For more background information on the pieces being played, Albert Combrink once again takes you Inside the Concert Daniel Kharitonov

Tickets are available from Webtickets and at the Baxter Box Office.  As always the Baxter bar and restaurant will be open before and after the concert.

For more information email info@ctconcerts.co.za

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Born in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the Russian Far East, Daniel Kharitonov emerged as one of the brightest talents of the 15th Tchaikovsky International Competition when, at the age of 16 in 2015, he won third prize with a triumphant performance. Wherever he performs, Kharitonov captivates the audience with powerful and emotive renditions brimming with youthful ferocity and dynamic energy.

Kharitonov has collaborated with esteemed orchestras worldwide, showcasing his talent on prestigious stages. Highlights of his orchestral engagements include performances with the NHK Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Pablo Heras-Casado, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra under Michail Jurowski, Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire under Antoni Wit, and the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio under Vladimir Fedoseyev. He has also made notable debuts with the Noord Nederlands Orkest under James Judd, Orchestre Lyrique de Region Avignon Provence, and the Budapest Festival Orchestra under Iván Fischer. Additionally, Kharitonov embarked on an extensive tour to South Africa, collaborating with the Johannesburg, KZN, and Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestras.

In addition to his orchestral engagements, Kharitonov has established himself as a compelling recitalist, gracing renowned venues worldwide. His notable recital appearances include performances at Carnegie Hall, Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, and as part of the International Piano Series at Southbank Centre London. Moreover, he has embarked on extensive recital tours across Asia, including Japan and Korea.

Kharitonov’s remarkable achievements include winning the First Prize at the Krainev Moscow International Piano Competition in 2015 and the Nutcracker International Television Contest for Young Musicians in 2010.

He studied in the class of Professor Valery Piassetski at the Central Music School in Russia.  He then moved to London to study at the Royal College of Music with Professor Dmitri Alexeev.

Harrison Parrott represents Daniel Kharitonov for worldwide general management.