New Currents Music Festival Presents: Tzenka Dianova

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Saturday, January 31st, 2009
3:00 PM

Tzenka Dianova is recognized internationally for her masterful and insightful interpretations of 20th Century music by some of the world’s most foremost composers. Since her debut at the age of five, the Bulgarian-born pianist has been extremely active on the international stage, winning numerous prizes in piano competitions. In 1998 she moved to Canada where she pursued her interest in contemporary avant-garde music. During her doctoral studies, Tzenka wrote a book on the prepared piano of John Cage. She has recorded for Bulgarian Radio and Television, CBC and Radio New Zealand; her two CDs are to be released by Atoll Music.

Tzenka Dianova, piano

Tzenka Dianova -- Through the Looking Glass (2009, world premiere)
Gyorgy Ligeti -- Musica Ricercata (1953, Victoria premiere)
Galina Ustvol’skaya – Sonata 5 (1986)
Philip Glass – Mad Rush (1979)
Jonathan Harvey -- Tombeau de Messiaen (1994, Victoria premiere)

Tickets are $10 for each performance at the door, open seating.
Festival pass for all 5 shows $25 available only from the Victoria Symphony Box Office.