20th June
North Kensington Vacancies
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Programme: Prokofiev: Symphony no. 1 ‘Classical’
Lutoslawski: Interlude
Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor
Piano: Dimitris Karydis
Conducted by: Charles Peebles
Join us for the Morley Chamber Orchestra’s second concert of the season, “Polish Inspirations.” Experience a delightful evening featuring Prokofiev’s spirited Symphony No. 1 ‘Classical’, followed by Lutosławski’s evocative Interlude, which beautifully bridges the past and present. The highlight of the night will be Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, showcasing the virtuosic talents of our soloist in a captivating blend of lyrical beauty and dynamic energy. Don’t miss this celebration of Polish artistry and musical heritage!
Dimitris Karydis was born in Crete, Greece. Virtuosity, vitality, accuracy and excitement – indisputable elements in his playing – have assured him appearances with outstanding success in England, Germany, Italy, Japan and Greece.
Awards include the 1st prize in four national piano competitions and the prestigious ‘E. Mykoniou’ prize, awarded to him by the Academy of Athens for his artistic activity. He has also been awarded a special prize in the prestigious Grand Prix “Maria Callas”.
His piano duo ‘Antithesis (with pianist Petros Moschos) has been awarded top prizes in most major international duo competitions in the world. He is also a member of the Tetrachord Piano Ensemble, a piano quartet specialising in performing works for 8 hands.
Dimitris holds a soloist diploma from the Athens Conservatoire gaining the highest possible mark and ‘award of excellence’, a diploma of Advanced Studies with ‘Merit’ from the Royal Academy of Music, London, a master’s degree with ‘distinction’ from the City University, London, and a bachelor’s degree in Classics from the Athens University. He has worked intensively with Aliki Vatikioti, Frank Wibaut and James Gibb.
Dimitris is managing the Classical Music department at Morley and he is also the artistic director of the Heraklion Piano Festival in Greece.
