By Pablo A. Tariman
Many things are musically intriguing about French pianist Dana Ciocarlie who will make her Philippine debut in Cebu City’s Fernan Hall on March 16(Tuesday) and at the Philamlife Theater on March 19 (Friday).
The American Music Guide describes her thus: “”Dana Ciocarlie is a whirlwind. She has you burn technique, her instinctive musical imagination makes every piece an exciting experience.”
A French publication extols her in such enchanting terms: “”Dana has Ciocarlie of fire, biting everything in a game very clear and precise. Close to the instrument, she touches immediately by a game inspired, warm and masterly.”
In Manila, she figures in an all-Chopin recital as one of the highlights of the Chopin Manille 2010 Bicentennaire. She observed Chopin’s birthday in France by playing on a historical Pleyel piano identified with the Polish composer. In Manila, she plays on a brand new Bosendorfer identified with the singing tone of Placido Domingo. In Manila, she figures in an all-Chopin recital as one of the highlights of the Chopin Manille 2010 Bicentennaire. She observed Chopin’s birthday in France by playing on a historical Pleyel piano identified with the Polish composer. In Manila, she plays on a brand new Bosendorfer identified with the singing tone of Placido Domingo.