Radio New Zealand
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PIANIST — Issue No. 30
His thrilling recordings of Prokofiev and Rachmaninov (among others) leave the critics grasping for new superlatives, but Russian pianist Oleg Marshev resists the virtuoso label. "An artist should serve the music," he tells Harriet Smith
International Piano – Issue No.46
When it comes to piano literature, Russian pianist Oleg Marshev has two big passions: the music of his compatriots and the lesser-known repertoire. He tells Jeremy Nicholas why going boldly where few have gone before can be so rewarding.
Andante Prokofiev War Sonatas
ANDANTE — Turkey «Prokofiev War sonatas»
SEEN AND HEARD INTERNATIONAL. WHANGAREI 2013
Oleg Marshev Test Drives Whangarei’s Refurbished Steinway April 23, 2013 New Zealand Debussy, Mussorgsky: Oleg Marshev (piano), Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand, 9.4.2013 [PSe] Debussy: Préludes, Book II Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition Happy accidents don’t happen all that often – but then, I suppose, if they did we wouldn’t think them anything remarkable, would we? What fascinates me is how two completely independent courses of action can worm their ways along two utterly unconnected timelines, end up at the exact same point in the space-time continuum, and strike sparks of fairy-dust (or something on those lines). What makes the happy accident I have in mind even more remarkable is that it involves a District Council. Some thirty years...
MusicWeb International, London Phil
Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich: Oleg Marshev (piano), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London, 24.11.2010 (BBr) Stravinsky: Scherzo fantastique (1909) Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3 in C, op.26 (1916/1921) Shostakovich: Symphony No.11 in G minor, The Year 1905, op.103 (1957) It is impossible to claim that Stravinsky’s Scherzo fantastique is anything more than a fragrant morsel, albeit one which set the composer on his path to fame and fortune. Tonight, Petrenko gave it with a delightfully light touch which fully suited the work, and pointed the Firebird connections. I’ve never before understood what it was that attracted Diaghilev to Stravinsky until now, and after hearing this performance it’s so obvious! A nice starter. There's no problem in understanding why Prokofiev’s 3rd Concerto has achieved the popularity it enjoys...
The Independent. London Phil
http://www.independent.co.uk London Philharmonic Orchestra/ Petrenko, Royal Festival Hall What a journey we took here from the muted half-lights of Stravinsky’s Scherzo Fantastique to the tumultuous bell-laden prophecy at the close of Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony. Vasily Petrenko was at the helm of the London Philharmonic taking time out from his Scousers to probe and reveal with his customary precision a repertoire that is so plainly at the very heart of his being. Stravinsky’s Scherzo is essentially a dress rehearsal for the Firebird’s entrance with every section of the richly adorned but discreetly muted orchestra whirring to the perpetual motion of as yet only imagined choreography. Three harps pick out the iridescence of the Firebird’s plumage, the scoring so light as to...
Bournemouth Echo
Russian Classics, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Pavilion, Bournemouth, October 24th, 2009 http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk THERE'S never a shortage of Rachmaninov works in the concert hall and in this all-Russian programme the under appreciated Piano Concerto No.1 was centrepiece. The brilliant Russian pianist Oleg Marshev has a natural gift of idiomatic involvement that informs every note.The dynamic range and technical command was tremendously impressive in the tautly constructed outer movements and his feeling for Rachmaninov’s romantically inspired lyricism made the central Andante mesmerising. (more…)
RADIO NEW ZEALAND, Auckland 2008
RADIO NEW ZEALAND in Auckland, Concert Chamber, July 1st, 2008 Brahms Sonata n.1 Liszt Apres une lecture du Dante Chopin 3 Walses op.34, Ballade n.4 Scriabin 2 Mazurkas op.40, 2 Poems op.32, Poeme "Vers la flamme" A reviewer Sarah Watkin interviewed by Eva Radich [audio mp3="http://olegmarshev.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/nz_review.mp3"][/audio] What sort of programme did he choose for his recital? Well, it was a very, richly Romantic programme - music by Brahms, Liszt, Chopin and Scriabin and, of course, all these composers were virtuoso pianists themselves, so it was a very, richly musical evening. When Chopin waltzes are the light music on a programme you know you are in for a treat. Interesting putting Chopin and Scriabin together, I would have imagined? Yes, well,...
