3 November 2011
Italian Baroque music at St Michael's Cave
Fans of Italian Baroque music should highlight Monday 28th November in their diaries, which is when one of the most outstanding oboists today, Alexei Ogrintchouk, will perform together with the Spanish National Music Prize 2011 winners (in the category of “Interpretation”) The Seville Baroque Orchestra. The concert, organised by The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society in association with Credit Suisse will held at the St Michael’s Cave at 8:30pm.
“In its tradition to regularly bring to Gibraltar outstanding artists, the Society is pleased to put before the Gibraltar public an internationally recognised talent who returns to Gibraltar after a splendid recital in 2009. With no doubt, Ogrintchouk’s virtuosity, passion and technically outstanding performances have been capturing audiences around the world. I must say that there are only two oboists in the world who currently are sought-after as soloists as much as they are as orchestral principal players - one of them is Albrecht Mayer (who is the principal oboe of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and who performed in sold out concert Gibraltar just a month ago (!)) and the other is Mr Ogrintchouk who combines a busy solo schedule with his permanent position as principal oboe of the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam. I am delighted that we have been able to lure them both to performing in Gibraltar since there are simply no better oboists in the world,” commented society’s Chairman James Lasry.
“The enthusiasm for magnificent performances has led us to continuously assist our long-term partners – amongst others the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society – in promoting talented musicians on the highest level. Credit Suisse has pursued this philosophy since the very start of our sponsorship commitment for classical music worldwide 25 years ago. Since then, our sponsorship commitments have spread around the globe, including some of the best orchestras, festivals and educational programs available. In Gibraltar, Credit Suisse is pursuing the same ambitious route for last 25 years. In our reach for excellence we are proud, in association with the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society, to welcome on the Rock one of the world’s most outstanding oboists of today. Alexei combines in one person astounding technique with virtuosity and lyricism. This same passion and virtuosity is what we are looking for when we employ outstanding persons to better serve our highly valued clients. Ahead of this prestigious concert, we have invited selected guests and customers to the Garrison Library, where contemporary finger food and drinks will be served. Intriguing stories about Gibraltar’s history will come alive through the words of a mysterious personality that will accompany us through the pre-event at Garrison’s Library at the beginning of the evening. We are looking forward together with our valued clients and guests to a stimulating, professional, harmonious and unforgettable concert at St. Michael’s Cave on November 28, 2011” stated Yan Kadoche Delgado, Director, Credit Suisse (Gibraltar) Ltd.
Tickets for the concert are priced at £20 each and are now available from The House of Sacarello in Irish Town and The Silver Shop at 222 Main Street. Credit/debit card purchase is also available by phoning the Society on 20072134. A limited number of tickets are also available to Senior Citizens and students at a reduced price via The John Mackintosh Hall at 308 Main Street. The price includes a return shuttle service departing from Commonwealth Parade Car Park (previously known as NOP, fairground area) from 7.30pm and not from the Bristol’s Hotel as previously stated.
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