First concert of the tour! Performed at the All Saints Church in Howick which i have played several times in the past, But definitely not with an orchestra!

Very first experience performing this concerto in concert, what an amazing piece. It is really a masterpiece.

What a privilege to perform the Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2 with the amazing Auckland Youth Orchestra. It was a great start to this tour!

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AYO TOUR: Kent Isomura plays Rachmaninov Piano Concert No.2 (Concert 1) - Howick

VENUE: All Saints Church, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand

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DATE: 14 September 2019

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TIME: 7:30 PM

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PERFORMERS: Auckland Youth Orchestra, Antun Poljanich (Conductor), Kent Isomura (Soloist)

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The Autumn season tour of the Auckland Youth Orchestra presents you an exciting programme featuring the magnificent Don Juan by Richard Strauss and inviting Kent Isomura to perform the famous 2nd piano concerto by Sergei Rachmaninov. Conducted by Director of the Auckland Youth Orchestra, Antun Poljanich.

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Programme:

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Kihoon Sung

Niflheim (winning entry in AYO's 2019 composition competition)

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Richard Strauss

Don Juan, Op. 20

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Sergei Rachmaninov

Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

​ I. Moderato

II. Adagio Sustenuto

III. Allegro Scherzando