- Sandrine Erdely-Sayo
frame|">Sandrine Erdely-Sayo "pianist" ~ photo:Nicolas PietSandrine Erdely-Sayo, born
October 11 ,1968 , inPerpignan ,France , is aJewish French-American pianist. She was achild prodigy who could playBach and read music before knowing how to read a book.Biography
Sandrine Erdely-Sayo began studying
piano at the age of four at the Perpignan Conservatory inFrance , with Michèle Puig (Pablo Casals ' goddaughter). At ten, she was awarded first prize at the Bellan Competition in Paris. Three years later she won gold medals inpiano andchamber music and the following year, the "prix d'excellence à l'unanimité".She continued her musical studies withDenyse Rivière and withChristian Manen (First Grand Prize of Rome) [ [http://www.musimem.com/prix-rome-1960-1968.htm Prize of Rome (1960-1968)] ] at theConservatoire de Paris where she received first prize for specialization insolfège . There, she pursued special studies inharmony ,counterpoint andfugue .She became the youngest recipient of the French minister of Culture Prize at the age of thirteen. Four years later, she won first prize at the Scène Française International Piano Competition, in Paris, was a prize winner at the
IBLA International Competition inItaly , and was semi-finalist at the "Torneo Internazionale di Musica" inRome ,Italy .At the age of 14, she wrote three pieces for
chamber orchestra which were played at theThéâtre du Châtelet in Paris. She came to theUnited States in 1990 for graduate studies withSusan Starr at theUniversity of the Arts, Philadelphia where she received aMaster's Degree inpiano and composition, and won theOrchestra Competition and the Strine Award scholarship.Sandrine Erdely-Sayo has played in many festivals such as Mozart,
Bach Festival , Festival International des Arts, Festival de Prades, theLouvre , Jewish Film Festival with the American writerCynthia Ozick , Festival of the "Hispanidad", and for radio and television inFrance ,United States ,Spain ,Italy , andArgentina .In 1999, Erdely-Sayo made her Chicago debut at
Preston Bradley Hall for the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert.As a chamber musician, she has performed the major repertoire by Poulenc,Messiaen , andBartok .Her performances combine technical virtuosity, creative interpretation and a magical lightness that makes classical music accessible to all. She communicates with the audience musically and verbally to share history, personal experience, and humor.
She has recorded the integral work of
Primitivo Lazaro in twoCD s featured atOnClassical . She has given the world premiere of pieces by Argentine composers and the modern world premiere of a discovered piece byFrancis Poulenc atTowson University .Erdely-Sayo is an honorary member of [ [http://www.arts-musique-europe.org/realisations_concours.htm "Darius Milhaud" international Competition at arts-musique-europe.org] ] "Darius Milhaud" international Competition and she is a member of the
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry .She is currently teaching at
Temple University Music Prep. [ [http://www.temple.edu/boyer/musicprep/index.htm Temple University, Music Prep. page] ] and at the well-knownLawrenceville School .She has been listed in several editions of
Who's Who in America , Who's Who of American Women, and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders under the age of 40.Sandrine Erdely-Sayo was granted permanent residency in April 1996 as an artist of exceptional ability and as a national interest for the United States. She became an American citizen on February 15, 2007.
Erdely-Sayo's favorite scientists, philosophers and writers:
Albert Einstein ,Évariste Galois ,Vladimir Jankelevitch ,Emmanuel Levinas ,Irène Frain ,Honoré de Balzac ,Marcel Proust .Reviews and quotes
"An uninhibited and personal style". "No cookie-cutter pianist". Peter Dobrin, "Philadelphia Inquirer, USA."
"An elegant, fantaisiste, and imaginative tone". "Sandrine Erdely-Sayo belongs to a very young generation of musicians who give us happiness, joy and pride." J.P., "Midi Libre, France."
"A pianist with idealism, passion and lyricism." Marco Ruiz, "La Prensa, Spain."
"The interpretation of Fauré, Chopin and Liszt convinced us of her marvellous talent." "Chopin Society."
"Sandrine Erdely-Sayo is comfortable with all musical styles. She possesses a pure and excellent technique." Randolph Faget, "Musica Hoy, Argentina."
"In the transcendental Etude of liszt, of a great technical difficulty, the young pianist has given proof of a perfect mastery and sensibility "like the skin of a flower." "L'Indépendant, France"
"An important talent." "Jewish Exponent, USA"
"...plays in a passionate and electrifying manner." "Philadelphia Inquirer, USA"
"This young pianist made the piano tremble as well as the public who applauds in a standing ovation for this high caliber recital." "The young virtuose is rebellious against her marathons-days." Ph. Salus, "L'Indépendant, France"
"Sandrine is a major talent. Her wonderful musicianship is so strong as to drow the listener into deep involvement with the music. Reminds me strongly of some of the great poet pianists I have heard in the past. I believe that few young artists today have her ability to communicate so intimately." Maestro Joseph Primavera, April 1991
"I can assure you that Sandrine Erdely-Sayo is an excellent young artist. With her training at the Conservatoire National Superieur de musique de Paris, she brings a fresh style which is clearly European approach. The exceptional quality of her playing is certainly recognizable from the many international prizes which she has received. I believe there is a cross-cultural benefit which can serve only for the general good of music in the United States."Gary Graffman, October 1995
Interviews
* [http://www.kuhf.org/site/News2?JServSessionIdr006=zrmvik1jh1.app1b&page=NewsArticle&id=11026 Houston Public Radio npr] "KUHF88 FM" with Alison Young - Houston, November 19, 2004
* [http://www.erdelysayo.com/interviewphilamusicmakers.html Philadelphia Music Makers] - "Insatiable Pianist" by Jill Yris - Vol.3 No4, Winter 2004
* [http://www.prx.org/pieces/24245 Compact Discovery] "PRX" Fred Flaxman, March 2008Discography
Integral works of Primitivo Lazaro.
* July 1998, Randolpho Records - Buenos Aires - Argentina and Weston Sound Philadelphia.
* June 1999 Weston Sound - Philadelphia USA
* April 2007 Voyage - AWPromotions Texas USAReferences
External links
* [http://www.erdelysayo.com Official Website]
* [http://www.concertartist.info/bios/erdelysayo.html World Concert Artists Directory]
* [http://www.louvre.or.jp/louvre/img/photos/audito/bios/sayo.jpgMusée du Louvre]
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