„... magnificent pianist and a musician of impeccable technique. ”
Volksblatt Press
„...extraordinary imagination and a musical tone rarely heard.”
England Rhinegold Classical Magazine, 22 October 2010
„
a technically brilliant pianist imbued with a poignant lyricism and genuine profundity.”
WUK Kulturhaus, Austria, 15 May 2010
A Crowning Achievement
The pianist Giorgi Latsabidze, an American
from Georgia currently working in Los Angeles
for his doctorate, following a much acclaimed
performance of Beethoven's 5 th Piano Concerto
with the City Concert Orchestra on May 25, has
now appeared in a solo concert.
[...]
the pianist began with the famous Mephisto Waltz
of Liszt, the most technically difficult piece
of the performance. This was followed by the
2nd Chopin Sonata with the well-known funeral
March, and one of the most glorious Mozart Sonatas,
K.V. 311. The audience then demanded three Chopin
pieces as encores. The evening was a crowning
achievement that was rewarded with a standing
ovation.
Latsabidze is not only remarkable for his technical
brilliance but also for his high musical sensitivity.
Never placing himself at the forefront, he tries
to serve only the composer's intentions. His motto is "I want
to make people happy with my playing",
which was realized very well this evening. Despite
his great abilities, Giorgi Latsabidze remains a modest, lovable person.
This was evident to many listeners when the pianist joined the guests
after the concert and spent a wonderful evening with them until almost
midnight. A successful concert, a music experience that makes us happy
and grateful.
"Harald Heller , Osttiroler
Bote";
Lienz, Austria; 21 June 2007
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[...]
The highlight of the evening was, without a doubt, Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto.
The highly gifted Georgian piano soloist Giorgi Latsabidze, while radiating
a modest and genuine demeanor, produced bravura playing that melded seamlessly
with the orchestra, resulting in a wonderfully colorful performance. The audience
sensed that "the orchestra could breathe and feel what it must do." Everyone
felt themselves fortunate to have such a highly-acclaimed artist visiting their
town who has won, among many other international awards, the coveted Rubinstein
prize in Paris . "Music is more than just a fascination" says Giorgi Latsabidze,
and his noble hands and an incredibly artistic nature disclose just what that
means . The tremendous applause was acknowledged with a Chopin Nocturne. Nothing
m ore was needed to be completely thrilled with him. [...]
"Lily Papsch, Osttiroler Bote";
Lienz, Austria; 7 June 2007
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He is a first class pianist, who meets the demands
of his performances with aplomb. He possesses
both transcendental technique and depth of
musical thinking. His European concerts have
already won accolades.
"Die Zeit"; Schan,
Liechtenstein; 29 March 2005
Giorgi Latsabidze is a raising young pianist
with a virtuoso technique, a good sound, and
impeccable musical vision. His interpretation
of two masterworks from the keyboard literature,
the Brahms 3rd
Sonata and the Goldberg Variations of J. S.
Bach were the best we have heard in recent
month.
"Salzburger Nachrichten";
Salzburg, Austria; 5 May 2004
He
is the best pianist we know from the Republic
of Georgia. His playing shows unlimited potential
and promises great things for his future.
Each of his performances seems to emerge as yet another triumphal
success for him. His artistry is one that the musical world will
surely find significant.
"Hannoverische Zeitung"; Hanover,
Germany; 29 November 2003
He
proved to be an extremely imaginative and
professionally
mature artist who seemed very much
able to cope
with the great
demands of
the repertoire
he played.
His acute music
intelligence
played a decisive
role as well. This is a very talented young
artist, who
should have
a great future.
"Berliner
Blatt";
Berlin, Germany; 20 April 2003
He is a very special talent, combining consummate
individuality with the ability to serve the
loftiest purposes of his art. We wish him the best
and will continue to watch the unfolding of his
career.
"Armenia"; Erevan, Armenia;
25 May 2002
Today a
brilliant star fell from heaven. Is is a huge undertaking
to play the 24 Etudes of Chopin. In yesterday's
performance of them, Giorgi Latsabidze displayed the singing
unending musical lines, a complete palette of tonal
colors, and uncompromising virtuosity.
It was sheer poetry and art of the highest order!
"Resonansi"; Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia; 30 March
2002
A "RAIN OF PEARLS" FOR
MUSIC LOVERS
"Every note of Chopin is a pearl
rained down from heaven," (Franz Liszt)..Music lovers filled
the Great Hall of the Tbilisi Conservatory as the young concert
pianist Giorgi Latsabidze. poured out a rain of
pearls . the notes
of the 24 piano etudes of
Chopin. The performance of all of them in one
evening, as if in one breath, presents a problem
of exceptional difficulty,
both artistically and in purely technical terms,
which yields to only a select few. One must say
that he managed this task completely, while demonstrating
high artistic craftsmanship. at
its heart a noble and delicate
artistic taste in the interpretation of this inspired
music, not giving way to excessive pace or pathos, .with
the main artistic goal of
recognizing the internal wealth and "aristocratic
spirit" of the music. [He has] previously astonished
with the scale and dynamics of his pianism.and
the harmonious combination of all these qualities
should . advance this talented Georgian pianist
out to the forefront of the
international stage. Success to you, Giorgi!
Gulbat Toradze, Vecherni Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, 29 March
2002
(Russian)
One of the world-class virtuosi of the 21st century
honored us with an outstanding performance
of the Rachmaninoff Third Piano Concerto. I must
emphasize that Giorgi Latsabidze projected completely the profound
melancholy of this work with a rock solid technique and a singing
tone that seemed to hover over the hall. His fresh interpretation
was absolutely convincing, providing an example of the best in
today's piano playing.
"Axali Taoba"; Tbilisi,
Republic of Georgia; 18 March 2001
Mr. Latsabidze is a highly talented
pianist who has many concerts to his credits
and who always demonstrates his artistry
successfully. To begin with, he has perfect
technique. Add to that his ability to interpret
the repertoire he chooses with a great sense
of style and emotional depth, and you have
a combination that qualifies him to perform
on any concert stage in the world.
"Mezzo"; Paris,
France; 4 June 2000
Giorgi Latsabidze is a very
talented, highly interesting young musician.
His interpretations show an intuitive,
well-grounded understanding of the literature,
whether classic, romantic or contemporary.
His repertoire is broad and encompasses
many styles. He possesses all the qualities
necessary to emerge as a first-rate concert
pianist.
"Okolniki";
Vilnius, Lithuania;
15 April 2000
He is a distinguished pianist who has already
concretized widely.
Mr. Latsabisze is an intelligent, cultured
musician, blessed with both excellent physical coordination
and musical projection.
"Oggi"; Cagliari, Italy;
2 January 1999
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