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The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Presents its November Classical Concert: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish Symphony”
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 3, 2018
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
November 3rd at 3 pm and Sunday, November 4th at 7 pm
Location
Skyview Concert Hall, located at 1300 NW 139th Street in Vancouver, WA.
Fees/Admission
$10 for students with ID $34 for seniors 62 and over $38 General Admission $50 Reserved seating
Contact Information
vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278.
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Description
Two years after his debut performance at Skyview Concert Hall in 2016, local pianist extraordinaire Dimitri Zhgenti returns to the stage for a performance of Khachaturian’s monumental Piano Concerto. Vancouverite and successful instructor of a private studio, Dimitri Zhgenti has been playing the piano for over two decades. A student of renowned concert pianists Alexander Toradze and Mark Westcott, Mr. Zhgenti’s intense artistic stylings showcases grand Russian tradition. The orchestra continues its 40th Anniversary of world-class music with Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, the “Scottish Symphony.” Inspired by the ruins of Holyrood Chapel at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland, the picturesque symphony swells with emotion and incorporates components of Scottish folk dance and folk music, hence its informal title, “Scottish Symphony.” Music Director and world-renowned conductor Maestro Salvador Brotons returns to Skyview Concert Hall for his 28th season. The performances are Saturday, November 3rd at 3 pm and Sunday, November 4th at 7 pm at Skyview Concert Hall, located at 1300 NW 139th Street in Vancouver, WA. Tickets are available for this concert and all 2017-2018 events at vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278. About Dimitri Zhgenti Dimitri Zhgenti was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. At the age of nine he began studying with Medea Javahia and later with one of the prominent professors of the Tbilisi State Conservatory, Rusudan Hodjava. In 2002 Dimitri moved to Vancouver, WA and later in 2004 began studying with renowned American concert pianist and artist-teacher Joanna Hodges at the Joanna Hodges Piano Studio. Mr. Zhgenti was accepted into the Toradze Piano Studio at Indiana University, South Bend where he studied under world renowned concert pianist Alexander Toradze and concert pianist and Senior Lecturer of Music Ketevan Badridze. There he completed both Bachelor's and Master's degrees (2008-2014). Starting in 2011 Dimitri began studying with American award-winning pianist and teacher Mark Westcott and has completed additional study at the SUNY New Paltz Piano Summer festival under the artistic direction of Vladimir Feltsman. In 2015 Dimitri performed an audition for maestro Salvador Brotons. He was immediately recognized for his blazing virtuosity and musical intensity and was invited to perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra of Vancouver, Washington in January of 2016. After his debut with the VSO, Dimitri opened his piano studio and soon after joined the board of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver, WA. Dimitri continues to be active performer and is always looking for opportunities for his students to perform at different events and concerts.