Live at Toorak: Midnight in Paris, Konstantin Shamray
"Shamray’s recital – featuring works by Debussy, Rachmaninov, Ravel and Scriabin – was a thrilling and profound experience of programming and performance." Limelight Magazine
The brilliant Konstantin Shamray will sweep you off your feet with the music of Paris by moonlight from Debussy's suite Bergamasque (Claire de Lune) to Chopin's romantic works, culminating with Ravel's collosal La Valse, no emotion unexplored, no heart unmoved. Join us for an unforgettable evening in Paris.
Set in the stuinning Toorak synagogue with its golden acoustics and illuminated byzantine dome. this will be a night to remember!
Paris by moonlight, the black siene, reflections on the water dance, bridges with young lovers kissing, cigarettes with smoke in the distance, cats frolicking about, sweet pollution permeates the musk sandalwood air and an elderly couple reflected by the moonlight sway slowly in a waltz.
NOTE: You will need to print or display the ON THE HOUSE voucher to the venue staff on the night of the show to get access.
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Wonderful pianist, beautiful venue!
Wonderful evening of great music
Konstantin Shamray is a great pianist and a wonderful (and super humble) promoter of and guide to the many-layered world of classical music and culture. An evening with Konstantin Shamrock is truly an evening to remember. Thank you, Konstantin!
Seeing a concert pianist close up at this venue with its fantastic accoustics was a special treat
Relaxing night
Amazing concert and amazing venue
B R I L L I A N T. no more to say.
Absolutely amazing concert! This is the performance to remember for the rest of my life. Konstantin Shamray is a genius. Thank you for the magic evening,
Perfect!!!
We loved the concert just so beautiful in glorious toorak synagogue. We had a magical wonderful evening it just wasn't long enough listening to the glorious Konstantin Shamray on piano what a treat
superb - performance, programme, setting. words don't do it justice
Good recital, and Shamray was an entertaining speaker.
Unfortunately, some members of the audience must have been raised by wolves - talking, opening lolly wrappers noisily and taking photos with the flash turned on. One man's phone rang for a solid 20 seconds before he worked out how to turn it off (during Clair de lune, no less - sadly it marred what should have been a highlight).
The synagogue provided an elegant setting and good acoustics. The seats are very squeaky and a poor match for quiet musical performances, but I understand it wouldn't be trivial to remedy this.
The MC was enthusiastic but didn't exactly add anything - the pianist was a better and more interesting speaker.
Absolutely brilliant performance in such a glorious space !!
It was such a treat to hear this virtuoso play in beautiful venue. Both of us were left in awe and nourished through our souls from this experience. Bravo and thank you for the opportunity to attend .
Brilliant show! Thank you
A wonderful performance in an evocative setting. Please bring Konstantin Shamray back to Melbourne!
Beautiful concert, nice atmosphere. Uncomfortable seating.
Passion and performance to a heraldic level. Highly recommended.
Truly superb!