An Enchanting Piano Recital at the Gümüşlük Music Festival
The Gümüşlük Music Festival, held under the main sponsorship of Bosfor Tourism and with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, hosted the first event of the Piano Master Class, organized under the auspices of the Gümüşlük Festival Academy from August 1–10. Didier Castell-Jacomin, who took the stage at the Ancient Quarry yesterday, captivated classical music enthusiasts.
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French pianist Didier Castell-Jacomin, a guest on the festival stage known for his distinctive style and charming demeanor, treated art lovers to an unforgettable evening with his performance. Didier Castell-Jacomin, who came to Turkey with the support of the Institut Français Turquie in Izmir, impressed the audience with his remarkable international career and flawless performance skills.
Didier Castell-Jacomin first performed a composition by J. S. Bach/W. Kempff on the stage of the historic venue in Gümüşlük: “Siciliano, BWV 1031”; Following this piece, the artist performed W. A. Mozart’s “Fantasia No. 4 in C minor, K. 475” and, from the same composer, the “Piano Sonata No. 10 in C major.” This piece consisted of movements titled “Allegro moderato,” “Andante cantabile,” and “Allegretto.” The French pianist began the second half of the program by performing F. Schubert’s “Klavierstücke No. 2 in E-flat major.” Castell-Jacomin then performed “Automne,” a concert etude, Op. 35, No. 2, and concluded the evening with L. v. Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor,” known as the “Moonlight” Sonata. This piece, too, consisted of “Adagio sostenuto,” “Allegretto,” and “Presto agitato.”
Didier Castell-Jacomin, whom Paul Badura-Skoda described as “a true Mozart,” has a extensive discography featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann in particular. The artist’s latest CD is dedicated to female composers such as Cecile Chaminade, Mel Bonis, and Clara Schumann.
