KEISUKE MORITA

JAPAN

• date of birth: May 1, 1997
• currently studying at the Hochschule für Musik Saar in Germany with Prof. Gustav Rivinius;
• studied at the Toho Gakuen Music College with Prof. Sumiko Kurata;
• participated in masterclasses given by David Geringas, Frans Helmerson, Mario Brunello, Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, István Várdai;
• performed as a soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Savaria Symphony Orchestra and the Baroque Orchestra of Barcelona.

Program:

First Round

Piatti Caprice Op. 25 No. 6

Haydn Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major Hob. VIIb/2

Schumann Adagio and Allegro in A flat major Op. 70

Second Round

Brahms Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38

Ligeti Sonata for Solo Cello

Popper Elfentanz Op. 39

Semifinal

Enescu Cello Sonata No. 2 in C major Op. 26

Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D minor Op. 40

Final

Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in E flat Major Op. 107