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Luiza Borac performs Valentin Gheorghiu Piano Concerto at Bucharest Athenaeum
On the 18th and 19th May 2023, Luiza Borac performed Valentin Gheorghiu’s Piano Concerto at the Bucharest Athenaeum.
“The acclaimed pianist Luiza Borac fully displayed her talent and mastery in each section of Valentin Gheorghiu Piano Concerto: with a special elegance and an unexpected refinement to mark the metrical changes and the attractive rhythmical diversity in the 1st mvt, but also evident sensibility creating atmosphere in the 2nd part, touching the sublime; then with a remarkable force of expression and vitality, the pianist Luiza Borac also shined in the tumultuous 3rd mvt Presto selvaggiamente…“ Actualitatea Muzicala
“Luiza Borac gave a brilliant virtuosic interpretation of Valentin Gheorghiu Piano Concerto” Adevarul
Luiza Borac performs Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 at Radio Hall Bucharest
On the 12 May 2023, Luiza Borac performed Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 at Radio Hall, Bucharest.
“The conductor Antonio Mendez, the National Radio Orchestra and the soloist Luiza Borac created an inspired dialogue and a caleidoscope of emotions marked by the nobility of feelings and sound refinement. The admirable wide-ranging pianistic art of Luiza combined force, virtuosity, clarity and refinement of the touch. In the 2nd movement, the artist focused her attention on rendering the expressive nobility, realizing moments of dedication and sincerity; the piano singing gave vibration and meaning to every sound and musical motive. The solo performance full of virtuosity and with natural ease concluded with the brilliant grandezza in the final mvt. As an encore she played Schubert with great serenity and innocence.” Carmen Manea, Actualitatea Muzicala
NEW CD RELEASED MAY 2022
New CD released February 2022
George Enescu Phantasy for Piano and Orchestra, World Premiere Recording
Luiza Borac, piano
NDR Radio Philharmonie Orchestra / Peter Ruzicka conductor
Silvestri Album Nominated for Opus Klassik and ICMA Awards
Luiza’s latest album, featuring Silvestri’s complete piano works, Enescu Piano Concerto premiere live recording and premiere recordings of works by Kurtàg, has been nominated for Opus Klassik and ICMA Awards in the following categories:
International Classical Music Awards ICMA 2021 ‘Assorted Programms’
Opus Klassik 2021 ‘Instrumentalist/in des Jahres’
“Brillante Hommage an Constantin Silvestri” Pizzicato, 5 Stars
“Bravo!” Piano News, 5 Stars
“Für die Pianistin Luiza Borac sind die meist kurzen, sehr charakteristischen Sätze geradezu ein Heimspiel. Anklänge an Bartók arbeitet sie ebenso klar heraus wie die Nostalgie der späteren Werke.” RBB, 5 Stars
“Eine wunderbare Virtuosin mit grandioser Technik, mitreißend gestaltende Vollblut-Musikerin” Radio Bremen
“De cet ensemble de 145 minutes qui forme l’intégrale de l’œuvre pour piano de Silvestri, Luiza Borac donne une vision claire et précise, d’une maîtrise chaleureuse et engagée qui met bien en évidence des qualités souvent proches de l’improvisation. Le parcours ainsi proposé est séduisant, révèle une personnalité sensible et vient avec opportunité préciser le portrait du musicien de grand talent qu’a été Constantin Silvestri.” Joker ‘Découverte’, Crescendo
“La belle découverte de l’oeuvre pour piano de Constantin Silvestri sous les doigts de Luiza Borac. Après ses intègrales de Georges Enesco et de Dinu Lipatti, Luiza Borac poursuit son exploration du répertoire de ses compatriotes avec la musique de Constantin Silvestri. Elle joue avec beaucoup de tempérament et de chaleur, …avec un toucher limpide…” ResMusica Paris