Classical music feast
Published 14 July, 2009, 16:01
The 21st edition of the international music festival in the French city of Colmar has been dedicated to one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, Russian virtuoso Svyatoslav Richter.
In previous years, such legends of music as Glenn Gould, Vladimir Horowitz and Emil Guilels have served as an inspiration to the organizers of the large-scale event, held some 65 kilometers from Strasbourg.
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Artistic director of the Festival is celebrated Russian violinist/conductor Vladimir Spivakov whose performances are booked months in advance. One of the highlights of his performance in France will be Grieg's famous Peer Gynt Suite.
The festival also focuses on a variety of symphonic pieces, featuring no less than three orchestras and four conductors, including the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra.
As a tribute to Svyatoslav Richter's German origins, German musicians and composers will be "guests of honor" at the 2009 edition of the international fest.
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