Alexander Slobodyanik
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Alexander Slobodyanik was a classical
pianist
from Ukraine
. He enjoyed a prodigious international career spanning over five decades. He made his debut tour to the United States
in 1968 which included a recital at Carnegie Hall
, which was highly praised by critics, recognizing him as a leader of his generation. Following his American debut, Slobodyanik returned regularly for tours of the United States and Canada
until 1979, when the cultural agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union was broken. After a nine year absence from the American concert stage, his 1988 concert tour of the United States was hailed by the Chicago Tribune
a “triumphant return.” Slobodyanik appeared at the world’s major music centers and performed with such renowned orchestras as the Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra
, Kirov Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
, Los Angeles Philharmonic
, Philadelphia Orchestra
, London Symphony Orchestra
, Montreal Symphony Orchestra
, National Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic
, Orchestre National de France
, Pittsburgh Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony
, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the Moscow Soloists.
Slobodyanik lived the last part of his life in Morristown, NJ.
Slobodyanik, with his energy and enthusiasm, and the help of volunteers, he helped transform the Community Theater - an old, dilapidated cinema - into a first-rate performance center.
Slobodyanik died on August 10, 2008, from meningitis.
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
from Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. He enjoyed a prodigious international career spanning over five decades. He made his debut tour to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1968 which included a recital at Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States, located at 881 Seventh Avenue, occupying the east stretch of Seventh Avenue between West 56th Street and West 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park....
, which was highly praised by critics, recognizing him as a leader of his generation. Following his American debut, Slobodyanik returned regularly for tours of the United States and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
until 1979, when the cultural agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union was broken. After a nine year absence from the American concert stage, his 1988 concert tour of the United States was hailed by the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, and the flagship publication of the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" , it remains the most read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region and is...
a “triumphant return.” Slobodyanik appeared at the world’s major music centers and performed with such renowned orchestras as the Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the five American orchestras informally referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1918, the orchestra plays most of its concerts at Severance Hall...
, Kirov Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is one of the the oldest symphony orchestras in the world...
, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Los Angeles Philharmonic
The Los Angeles Philharmonic is an American orchestra based in Los Angeles, California, United States. It has a regular season of concerts from October through June at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and a summer season at the Hollywood Bowl from July through September...
, Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra is a symphony orchestra based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. One of the "Big Five" American orchestras, it was founded in 1900...
, London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...
, Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is a symphony orchestra based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with Montréal's Place des Arts as its home.-History:...
, National Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic
New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic is a symphony orchestra based in New York City in the United States. It is one of the American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five"...
, Orchestre National de France
Orchestre National de France
The Orchestre national de France is a symphony orchestra run by Radio France. It has also been known as the Orchestre national de la Radiodiffusion française and Orchestre national de l'Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française .Since 1944, the orchestra has been based in the Théâtre...
, Pittsburgh Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony is an orchestra based in San Francisco, California. Since 1980, the orchestra has performed at the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall. The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and the San Francisco Symphony Chorus are part of the organization...
, St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the Moscow Soloists.
Slobodyanik lived the last part of his life in Morristown, NJ.
Slobodyanik, with his energy and enthusiasm, and the help of volunteers, he helped transform the Community Theater - an old, dilapidated cinema - into a first-rate performance center.
Slobodyanik died on August 10, 2008, from meningitis.