Alex Rovira: Chopin, Glass i composicions originals

 Saturday, January 23, 2027


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Concert programme

CAT: Un recital de piano que posa en diàleg el romanticisme de Frédéric Chopin, el minimalisme de Philip Glass i la música original d'Alex Rovira.

El programa recorre diferents maneres d'entendre el temps, el silenci i l'expressió musical: des de la intimitat i la sensibilitat de Chopin fins als paisatges sonors repetitius i contemplatius de Glass. El recorregut continua amb dues composicions originals d'Alex Rovira, que comparteixen aquesta sensibilitat minimalista i exploren un llenguatge musical propi.

Un concert íntim que convida a descobrir les connexions entre tradició i contemporaneïtat, entre la música escrita i la creació personal.


Repertori:


Frédéric Chopin

  • Preludi en mi menor, op. 28 núm. 4

  • Estudi en la bemoll major, op. 25 núm. 1

Philip Glass

  • Preludi núm. 3

  • Preludi núm. 6

  • Opening (Obertura)

Alex Rovira

  • Exodus (2017)

  • Homesick (2020)

Bis

  • Franz Liszt – Somni d'amor núm. 3 (Liebestraum)

ESP: Un recital de piano que pone en diálogo el romanticismo de Frédéric Chopin, el minimalismo de Philip Glass y la música original de Alex Rovira.

El programa recorre diferentes maneras de entender el tiempo, el silencio y la expresión musical: desde la intimidad y la sensibilidad de Chopin hasta los paisajes sonoros repetitivos y contemplativos de Glass. El recorrido continúa con dos composiciones originales de Alex Rovira, que comparten esta sensibilidad minimalista y exploran un lenguaje musical propio.

Un concierto íntimo que invita a descubrir las conexiones entre tradición y contemporaneidad, entre la música escrita y la creación personal.


Programa:


Frédéric Chopin

  • Preludio en mi menor, op. 28 n.º 4

  • Estudio en la bemol mayor, op. 25 n.º 1

Philip Glass

  • Preludio n.º 3

  • Preludio n.º 6

  • Opening (Apertura)

Alex Rovira

  • Exodus (2017)

  • Homesick (2020)

Bis

  • Franz Liszt – Sueño de amor n.º 3 (Liebestraum)

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Conservatori Municipal de Música de Barcelona
Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien
Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Àlex Rovira is a distinguished classical pianist born and raised in Barcelona and currently based in Vienna. His musical journey commenced at the age of 15 when he embarked on his piano studies with Montserrat Castro a renowned professor from "Conservatori Municipal de Musica de Barcelona". At the age of 16, he furthered his musical education by studying with esteemed professors at the Guildhall School for Music & Drama in London, where he honed his skills in music education. Driven by a deep passion for music, Rovira pursued his academic endeavors rigorously, delving into the intricacies of music history at Harvard University.

With a solid foundation in both performance and academic studies, he has emerged as a versatile and accomplished musician. At only 23 years old, Rovira has already completed his official studies, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Since relocating to Vienna in 2020, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the classical music scene, serving as both a revered pianist and an esteemed piano teacher. His dedication to his craft is evident in his extensive repertoire and his commitment to musical excellence.

Rovira's artistic journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of musical knowledge and mastery. His immersion in the rich tradition of Viennese classical music, under the mentorship of renowned teachers such as Mariam Vardzelashvili and Anna Rakhmanova, reflects his unwavering dedication to his craft. Additionally, Rovira has received invaluable lessons from the esteemed pianists whom he admired, and he credits Khatia Buniatishvili as his biggest inspiration giving him profound insights that have not only enhanced his technical prowess but have also contributed to the development of his unique artistic voice.

His goal extends beyond showcasing flawless technique; rather, he aspires to use his music as a medium to evoke emotion and inspire audiences to discover the beauty of classical music. As he continues to explore the nuances of Viennese classical music and the works of its eminent composers, Àlex Rovira remains committed to pushing the boundaries of his artistry and sharing his passion for music with audiences worldwide.