Emre Elivar
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Emre Elivar is a Turkish concert pianist.
Emre Elivar began his studies and graduated from State Conservatoire in Ankara. The DAAD scholarship made his further education and specialization at music academies “Carl Maria von Weber“ Dresden and “Hanns Eisler“ Berlin possible, at latter he obtained his master degree and title “Konzertpianist”.
During his studies and early career Emre Elivar won several international music prizes like the triple awards in Bremen in 1999, the bronze medal at “Cidado do Porto” in 1999 and at “World Piano Competition” in Cincinnati in 2000, Steinway-Prize in 2001, Arthur Schnabel Prize in 2002 and Vendôme-Prize in 2003.
Among his concerts in international arena the most important recitals are surely the first performance of Well Tempered Clavier 1 by J. S. Bach in complete in Turkey during the Istanbul International Music Festival
in 2005, the “Great Variations” in 2008 again for the Istanbul International Music Festival
with works by F. Mendelssohn (Variations Sérieuses op. 54), J. Brahms (both books of Paganini-Variations op. 35) and L. v. Beethoven (Diabelli-Variations
op. 120), and his USA debut in Washington DC in 2009, organized by “Embassy Series”, dedicated to rarely performed works by R. Schumann and F. Chopin. In one of his recent concerts the artist bewitched a highly expert audience in Istanbul by works of Shostakovich (Aphorisms op. 13 and the 2nd Sonata op. 61) and Prokofjew (Visions Fugitives op. 22, Sarcasms op. 17, and the 2nd Sonata op. 14). As soloist he performed with orchestras such as Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
, Dortmunder Philharmoniker
, Staatsorchester Kassel, Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra
, Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
, Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra etc.
Along with his Bremer recording of the French Suite No. 3 BWV 817 by J. S. Bach and the Concerto No. 1 by F. Liszt, the artist also recorded important works of several Turkish composers and recently as a double album the Three Last Sonatas opp. 109, 110, 111 and the Diabelli - Variations, op. 120 by L. v. Beethoven. His new CD recently released by Sony BMG with works by F. Schubert (Three Piano Pieces D 946) and R. Schumann (Symphonic Etudes op. 13) earned great reviews internationally. The highlight for the season 2009/2010 was definitely his concert in June 2010, totally dedicated to R. Schumann containing his both sonatas, broadcasted live to honor Schumann’s 200th birthday by 50 members of EBU (European Broadcast Union).
Emre Elivar lives and works in Berlin.
Emre Elivar began his studies and graduated from State Conservatoire in Ankara. The DAAD scholarship made his further education and specialization at music academies “Carl Maria von Weber“ Dresden and “Hanns Eisler“ Berlin possible, at latter he obtained his master degree and title “Konzertpianist”.
During his studies and early career Emre Elivar won several international music prizes like the triple awards in Bremen in 1999, the bronze medal at “Cidado do Porto” in 1999 and at “World Piano Competition” in Cincinnati in 2000, Steinway-Prize in 2001, Arthur Schnabel Prize in 2002 and Vendôme-Prize in 2003.
Among his concerts in international arena the most important recitals are surely the first performance of Well Tempered Clavier 1 by J. S. Bach in complete in Turkey during the Istanbul International Music Festival
Istanbul International Music Festival
The Istanbul International Music Festival, formerly Istanbul Festival, is a cultural event held every June and July in Istanbul, Turkey. It offers a selection of European classical music, ballet, opera and traditional music performances with the participations of famous artists from all over the...
in 2005, the “Great Variations” in 2008 again for the Istanbul International Music Festival
Istanbul International Music Festival
The Istanbul International Music Festival, formerly Istanbul Festival, is a cultural event held every June and July in Istanbul, Turkey. It offers a selection of European classical music, ballet, opera and traditional music performances with the participations of famous artists from all over the...
with works by F. Mendelssohn (Variations Sérieuses op. 54), J. Brahms (both books of Paganini-Variations op. 35) and L. v. Beethoven (Diabelli-Variations
Diabelli Variations
The 33 Variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120, commonly known as the Diabelli Variations, is a set of variations for the piano written between 1819 and 1823 by Ludwig van Beethoven on a waltz composed by Anton Diabelli...
op. 120), and his USA debut in Washington DC in 2009, organized by “Embassy Series”, dedicated to rarely performed works by R. Schumann and F. Chopin. In one of his recent concerts the artist bewitched a highly expert audience in Istanbul by works of Shostakovich (Aphorisms op. 13 and the 2nd Sonata op. 61) and Prokofjew (Visions Fugitives op. 22, Sarcasms op. 17, and the 2nd Sonata op. 14). As soloist he performed with orchestras such as Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
The Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie is a German symphony orchestra based in Herford. It was founded in 1950 and, along with Philharmonie Südwestfalen and Landesjugendorchester NRW, is one of the 'official' orchestras of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia...
, Dortmunder Philharmoniker
Dortmunder Philharmoniker
The Dortmunder Philharmoniker are a German symphony orchestra based in Dortmund. The orchestra of the Theater Dortmund performs both opera in the Opernhaus Dortmund and concert in the Konzerthaus Dortmund...
, Staatsorchester Kassel, Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra
Bilkent Symphony Orchestra
The Bilkent Symphony Orchestra is a major symphony orchestra of Turkey located in Bilkent, Ankara. It was founded in 1993 by Bilkent University. Since 1994 the orchestra is based in Bilkent Concert Hall...
, Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra was founded by enlarging the Borusan Chamber Orchestra in 1999. This orchestra is funded by Borusan Holding.- History:...
, Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra etc.
Along with his Bremer recording of the French Suite No. 3 BWV 817 by J. S. Bach and the Concerto No. 1 by F. Liszt, the artist also recorded important works of several Turkish composers and recently as a double album the Three Last Sonatas opp. 109, 110, 111 and the Diabelli - Variations, op. 120 by L. v. Beethoven. His new CD recently released by Sony BMG with works by F. Schubert (Three Piano Pieces D 946) and R. Schumann (Symphonic Etudes op. 13) earned great reviews internationally. The highlight for the season 2009/2010 was definitely his concert in June 2010, totally dedicated to R. Schumann containing his both sonatas, broadcasted live to honor Schumann’s 200th birthday by 50 members of EBU (European Broadcast Union).
Emre Elivar lives and works in Berlin.