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CofC International Piano Series Announces 2023-24 Season, Opening with Joseph Rackers

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September 1, 2023

Pianist Joseph Rackers is no stranger to Charleston and is returning to dazzle audiences for the College of Charleston International Piano Series’ (IPS) opening concert of the 2023-24 season. Rackers’ performance will feature works by Bach, Corgliano, Rachmaninoff and Beethoven.

The event will take place on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 at 7 pm, in the Sottile Theatre.

Season subscriptions for all four IPS concerts are available at a discounted rate of $100 through September 12th. Individual tickets are $30 and can be purchased through the George Street Box Office online, at the door, by emailing gsbo@cofc.edu, or by calling (843) 953-4726. $10 admission for College of Charleston students and FREE for CofC employees, as well as youth (18 and under). Free tickets must be secured before the concert by emailing or visiting the box office. Patrons can find info and ticket links at go.cofc.edu/ips.

Housed within the College of Charleston School of the Arts under the Department of Music, the International Piano Series is Charleston’s longest running, season-round program with a pure focus on piano. Consistent with the School’s mission, the series plays a distinctive role in the lives of students and the community by implementing excellence in the arts and education and cultivating piano music appreciation.

For the rest of the IPS 2023-2024 season, Artistic Director Paul Sánchez has assembled a variety of performances celebrating piano music and more:

Oct. 31, 2023: Eunmi Ko

Hailed as “exceedingly interesting” (New York Concert Review) and “kaleidoscopic”(San Francisco Classical Voice), pianist Eunmi Ko concertizes as a recitalist and chamber musician throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. As a sought-after collaborator and champion of new music, she works with contemporary composers, ensembles, and performers from around the world. Ko is the co-founder and President of the Contemporary Art Music Project (CAMP). She teaches at the University of South Florida as Associate Professor of Piano. Praised for original interpretations, abundance of piano technique, and interesting programming, she performs a wide range of piano repertoire, from premieres of new works by living composers to the traditional and rarely played piano works.

Feb. 6, 2024: Jeffrey LaDeur

Jeffrey LaDeur is known for his rare blend of insight, spontaneity, and approachable, communicative stage presence. Clic Musique Magazine (France) lauded “…an irreproachable legato, a beautiful palette of nuances, and an always well-balanced sound.” Having inherited a rich tradition of pianism and interpretation from Annie Sherter, student of Vlado Perlemuter and Alfred Cortot, LaDeur has established himself as a compelling exponent of classic and new repertoire. In March of 2018, LaDeur made his solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall on the centennial of Claude Debussy’s death. He appears regularly with orchestra and maintains a repertoire of over 40 concerti. LaDeur is the founder and artistic director of the San Francisco International Piano Festival and president of the American Liszt Society, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter.

April 9, 2024: Petronel Malan:

“Formidable…dizzying…magical.” These words from New York reviewer Harris Goldsmith vividly illustrate pianist Petronel Malan’s uniquely captivating style. Indeed, as a multiple Grammy® nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, Petronel continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. Lauded by reviewers as an unmistakably creative force in the classical music industry, Petronel’s critical acclaim culminated in the nomination of three Grammy® Awards, including “Best Instrumental Solo Album” for her debut disc “Transfigured Bach.” Malan maintains a full performance schedule as recitalist, orchestral soloist and chamber musician in major venues throughout the world. After her European debut in Rome, further highlights have included Carnegie Recital Hall, Théâtre du Châtelet & Salle Cortot (Paris), Mozarteum (Salzburg), Liszt Museum (Budapest), Orchestra Hall (Chicago), Alte Handelsbörse (Leipzig), Bass Hall (Fort Worth), as well as the Ravinia, Gilmore & Music in the Mountain Festivals.

You can watch a season preview video below.

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