Several cultural events dedicated to the memory of famous piano player Clara Haskil, public discussions and performative events in the urban space, film screenings, readings and musical moments - will take place, over December 11-16, in the Capital City Bucharest.
"This year marks an important moment for the world of international classical music: it marks 130 years since the birth of Clara Haskil (1895-1960), one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, a symbol of interpretive sensitivity and devotion to art.
This anniversary milestone represents a special opportunity to bring to the forefront, in Bucharest, the place of her birth, the life and career of an artist who influenced international classical music through her flawless interpretations," informs the Headsome Communication Association, the organiser of the events, in a press release sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday.
Thus, on December 11, Colegiul Noua Europea will host the roundtable and concert "Clara Haskil. The Music of Inner Truth", which proposes a reflection on the artist's personality, exploring the fragility and inner strength that have defined her artistic journey. Musicologists Lena Vieru Conta, Stefan Costache, Monica Isacescu Lup, Irina Nitu will participate, alongside architect Yvonne Toader. The moderator will be Valentina Sandu Dediu, musicologist, rector of Colegiul Noua Europa.
On the same day, the event "The Neighborhood Listens to Clara" is scheduled, an artistic intervention in the public space, through which ten places in Cartierul Evreiesc - from the National Library, Colegiul Noua Europa, Teatrul Evreiesc de Stat, the "Anton Pann" Memorial House, to educational institutions (Evrika School) and social spaces, cafes and restaurants - are transformed, for one day, into meeting points between people and music.
On December 16, the Cervantes Institute in Bucharest will host the screening of the documentary film "Clara Haskil: Le mystere de l'interprete", directed by Pascal Cling, Prune Jaillet and Pierre-Olivier Francois (2017), which follows the extraordinary journey of the pianist, from the child prodigy who began studying the piano at the age of 5 in Bucharest, to her international career marked by personal and historical difficulties. Cecilia Stefanescu, director and writer, will open the event with a speech.
Born in Bucharest, on January 7, 1895, into a family of Sephardic Jews, Clara Haskil would perfect her skills in Paris, going on to perform alongside great musicians of the world, from conductor Herbert von Karajan to Dinu Lipatti, who also became close to her. In 1942, the pianist settled in Switzerland, in Vevey.
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