Saturday, July 5, 2014

Marialy Pacheco – the exceptional jazz pianist from Cuba

Marialy Pacheco – the exceptional jazz pianist from Cuba and winner of the " Montreux Jazz Solo Piano Competiton 2012"- has been appointed by Bösendorfer Vienna as an official " Bösendorfer Artist"- she joins a group of exclusive artists.

In October 2013 Marialy Pacheco thrilled the audience with her solo performance at the Anniversary Gala celebrating  " 185 Years of Bösendorfer " in the Brahms Saal of the Musikverein in Vienna. As a  jazz pianist she celebrated together with international stars of classical music like Valentina Lisitsa , Maria Mazo and Paul Badura- Skoda, in a unique gala concert.  Bösendorfer  is the oldest premium piano manufacturer, and also  presented the unique  Model "Opus No. 50,000" there.

After the concert Marialy Pacheco said of it: "Most of all I would like to take this fantastic piano home - this exclusive "Opus No. 50,000" has the perfect sound for my playing style. But it’s also the perfect instrument for the Brahms Saal!”

In spring 2014, Marialy Pacheco received  a call from Brian Kemble, Managing Director of Bösendorfer. He appointed her as a jazz pianist  as an official "Bösendorfer Artist". Marialy Pacheco : "I was delighted - it's like a "musical accolade" for me! Playing a "Bösendorfer" and being also an official Bösendorfer artist representing this fantastic company, now inspires me tremendously!"

For the past 186 years the Viennese piano manufacturer Bösendorfer who manufacture exclusive concert grands and uprights, has significantly influenced  the development of piano music all over the world - in many major concert halls a Bösendorfer piano can be heard.  Renowned composers, pianists and musicians  of all  genres from classical, jazz to pop music, swear by "their Bösendorfer".

read more: http://www.boesendorfer.com/en/current-news.html?page=9903

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