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Wednesday 11 April 2007

Recitals Australia: concert 5 - Andrey Lebedev and Laura Pierce; review

After a busy few weeks of Fringe fun, it's wonderful to re-acquaint with the talented performers appearing at the Pilgrim Church for Recitals Australia concerts.

Concert five was a delightful double dose of musical pairings, both instrumental.

The first performance featured talented music students Laura Pierce and Andrey Lebedev from Marryatville High School who have been performing together since 2005.

Laura is a flautist and performed alongside Andrey on guitar in an enjoyable Latin American and Australian showcase including works by Jacques Ibert, Richard Charlton and Maximo Diego Pujol.

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Dressed to reflect the style of music they performed, flautist Laura Pierce and guitarist Andrey Lebedev delivered a fine concert of sizzling Latin American compositions with some Australian flavour added to the mix.

In Jacques Ibert's sprightly Entr'acte, Laura displays technical brilliance and fluidity in her performance, with Andrey equally impressive on guitar with chord sequences typical of Spanish guitar playing.

Following Ibert's melodious composition, was Australian composer and guitarist Richard Charlton's Sonata ? with movements Allegro, Andante and Allegro Animato.

Laura and Andrey immersed themselves in the wondrous harmonies of Charlton's work, and enticed the audience with sweet seductive unison.

Completing their thematic concert, was the Suite Buenos Aires by Maximo Diego Pujol in which Andrey truly shines in his artistry, capturing every nuance in his interpretation of Pujol's music. Coupled with Laura's alluring and airy tones on flute, the performance was a heavenly sound from two very delicate instruments.

Despite their tender years, Laura and Andrey performed with high professionalism and virtuosity in an engaging and enjoyable journey of Spanish influence and charm.

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