Ratko Delorko
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Ratko Delorko is a pianist, composer, producer and conductor who lives in Germany. He was born in Hamburg in 1959 and studied in Duesseldorf, Cologne and Munich. His concert activity has taken him to concert halls all over the world and his repertoire covers works from baroque to contemporary music.[1]
He not only plays in concert halls but also performs at open air events and has even held a concert in the Dachstein Ice Cave in the Austrian Alps[2]. As well as presenting celebrated compositions, Delorko’s versatility is shown by also exploring works from less recognized composers and unknown compositions that have now been published on CD for the first time. Delorko also plays ‘Jazz meets Classic’ concerts together with Christoph Spendel. [3][4] [5]
Ratko Delorko’s compositions cover music for piano, chamber music, orchestral works and electronic music. [6] He recorded a CD with the title ’The History of the Piano’ for the ‘New Classic Colours’ label. This album includes selections from the baroque era to contemporary, performed on twenty different original stringed keyboard instruments of the respective era. This project has been expanded for performances at concert venues and reviews have been enthusiastic and commend the artist for his artistic dedication linked with innovative and modern technology. On several of these instruments he performed and recorded two Beethoven piano concertos. Talking about recordings, there should also be made mention of Gershwin’s complete Piano Oeuvre, Mozart Piano Concertos and his Chopin Recital that was recorded live at the Berlin Philharmonic.
Ratko Delorko currently teaches Master Classes in Europe, [7] USA [8] and Asia [9]. He lectures at the University of Frankfurt, Germany [10] in addition to his tour schedule. [11] He also writes articles and tests instruments and music software for music magazines [12].
[edit] Compositions
- Die Ey, Opera (1991) for Vocalists, Computer, synthetic Drums and Piano, Libretto Kai Metzger, Uraufführung Duesseldorf 1991.
- ..später vielleicht dann die Heimkehr (1996) Oratorium for Soprano, Tenor, Narrator, Piano and Synthesizer
- Mörrfried-Lieder for Bariton & Klavier after Texts from Kai Metzger (1998)
- Blattspiel (1996) for Oboe und Piano
- Zeitklang, Zyklus for Piano I & II (1984-1987) Published by Zimmermann Frankfurt[13]
- Sonata for two Pianos (1991)
- MIDI-Sonata for Audioforte-Grand, Computer and Synthesizer(1993)
- Dorint-Suite (1997) for Piano
- Otmar Alt-Sonata (1999) for Piano
- Drei Spiele für Kinderklavier (1993)
[edit] Discography
Gershwin, Virtuoso Piano Music on Aurophon, Sony Music, Zeitklang
Mozart, Piano Concertos KV 413. 414. 175 as soloist and conductor on Aurophon, Sony Music, Zeitklang
Recital I, Made in Italy on Aurophon, Zeitklang
New Music for Toy Piano on SST
Beethoven Piano Concertos on Period Instruments WoO 4 and Nr. 2 on Attacca
Chopin-Recital live from Berlin Philharmonic Hall on Zeitklang
CD-Extra The Piano History on NCC
Europiano: 15 Young European Pianists on Zeitklang
The History of the Steinway Piano on Zeitklang
DVD & CD Jazz meets Classic Piano Duet on Zeitklang
Recital II, Made in the USA on Zeitklang
Audiobook, Papillons with Reiner Schöne on Zeitklang
Crescendo Piano History Audiobook with Students of Music University Graz
