Mr.
Kubalek remains one of the most prominent pianists in North America today.
Since arriving in Canada in 1968, Mr. Kubalek’s performances have graced the
stages in solo, chamber and orchestral concerts. He is a best-selling
international recording artist, with over a dozen CDs currently available and
two dozen LPs titles to his credit. His award-winning CD recordings on the
prestigious Dorian label have won him extraordinary praise in such publications
as the American Record Guide, Fganfare Magazine, CD Review, Gramophone Magazine.
Mr. Kubalek has twice been nominated with the highest recording honour in Canada:
the Juno Award.
Glenn
Gould made a unique contribution to this Canadian artist’s Career. Gould’s only
foray into the role of „producer“ was spirited by Kubalek’s playing. The Second
Piano Sonata by Korngold, recently re-released on CD Citadel Records, was the
fruit of this singular musical union.
Antonin Kubalek, a respected educator, has served on the faculties of The Royal
Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto York University, the Prague
Conservatory and the Prague Academy. As a preeminent teacher, Mr. Kubalek is
often invited to colleges and universities throughout North America where he
gives masterclasses, seminars and coaching sessions. His expertise is also in
demand on both national and international juries.
Receiving three standing ovations following his performance in the Rudolfinum at the 2002
Prague Spring Festival, it is evident that pianist Antonin Kubalek’s artistry
and musicianship continues to command respect and admiration from audiences and
critics internationally. Most recently, Mr. Kubalek was recognized by the Czech
Music Council with a UNESCO honourary award in November of 2002.
www.antoninkubalek.com and
www.andrewkwanartists.com.
Mr. Glenn Gould wrote:
„His Schumann and Brahms provide a rare mix of improvisatory freedom and
structural control: with such playing one’s grasp of the musical architecture is
enhanced precisely because of the apparent spontaneity through which it is
realized.“
Antonin Kubalek concerts:
CZECH REPUBLIC
22. 7. 2005.- concert in Rudolfinum - Prague
1. 7. 2005 - pianorecital Krumlov
28.6.2005 - Bystrice pod Hostynem - pianorecital
