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Hans Pålsson Classical Concert Hopkins Festival 2012
Venue:Theatre Newbridge College
Date: July 21st 2012 at 8 pm |
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Hans Pålsson, one of Sweden's foremost concert pianists and tutor of a new pianist generation, is already a legend in the Baltic countries. In an age of narrow specialism, Hans is noted for his wide range; wide range; from Bach through the Romantics to the 21 st century.
Hans has given concerts in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Ireland - as well as overseas.
Dr. Pålsson has performed with major orchestras in Sweden and elsewhere, co-operating with conductors Rafael Frübeck de Burgos, Evgenij Svetlanov, Sixten Ehrling, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Okku Kamu, Neeme Järvi, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Paavo Berglund, among others.
In 1972 Dr. Pålsson won the Nordic Music Competition, followed by a series of awards; including the Swedish Phonogram Award in 1987, and, in 1997, the prestigious Royal Medal "Litteris et Artibus" in recognition of his eminent skills.
Current engagements include teaching master classes and serving on jury panels of numerous piano competitions. Former students have been prize-winners in international piano competitions in Europe and the U.S.
Prof. Pålsson has released about 25 CDs and has recorded piano works by some 60 composers, 25 of them Swedish and has had over 60 solo works and piano concerts dedicated to him. In addition, he has broadcast for Swedish Television including the acclaimed series "I döda mästares sällskap (In the Company of Dead Masters)", so far consisting of 30 parts. This album made it into the Charts in Sweden for five weeks!
Prof. Pålsson is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
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