JOIN USOrganised by the International Music & Arts Society, the concert saw people from all walks of life.
The audience included serious lovers of Western classical music as well as youngsters undergoing training in Western classical music, with everyone going in a trance of sorts thanks to the artiste’s spectacular rendition.
The concert was divided into two halves. The first half began with Beethoven’s ‘Piano sonata n17 in D minor, op 31 n2’ (‘Tempest’).
The melodic tune mesmerised the audience and Victoria played the piece with ease, displaying wonderful technique and mastery.
After Beethoven, it was the ‘Spanish Rhapsody’ by Franz Liszt, a composer whose 200th birth anniversary is being observed this year, gave the audience a real glimpse of her abilities.
The shocking contrast between the two pieces was a true delight to hear and made one realise how the music too is a reflection of society.
Victoria filled the piece with such diverse emotions that the audience instantly connected to the piece. Many were lost in its beauty, while others had a tear trickling down their cheeks as they were touched by the intensity of the piece.
The second half included pieces by Spanish composers. She began with compositions by Isaac Albeniz, which seemed spontaneous but were in reality rather complex.
However, Victoria managed to make it look very easy. The next few compositions were by Manuel De Falla and had a mysterious and tragic air to them.
Said Victoria, elaborating on the piece, “It is believed that Manuel De Falla, after writing the piece, had to spend some time in a hospital to recuperate, as the piece is so melancholic.”
The last piece, by Joaquin Larregla, was a befitting end to the wonderful piano rendition. This was the first time that Victoria was in Bangalore. When was asked about her experiences here, she said, “I feel the audience here have great concentration power. They listen to every note and are in touch with Western classical music even though it is so different from Indian music. That is the thing about music, it is a universal language that everyone can understand. I feel really inspired playing here.”
Said Subramanya, an audience member, praising the initiative, “Very few Western classical musicians come down to Bangalore. So I am taking advantage of the fact that we have an artiste among us. The City needs more such concerts of this calibre.”