ON Sunday at Chevalier College, the Steinway Grand piano was given a real work out under the fleet and, at times, furious fingers of Konstantinos Destounis.
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The final performance in the Southern Highlands of this 23 year old Greek talent following his win at the 2013 SHIPC.
Seen here congratulating Konstantinos for his scintillating recital are (from left) Gerard Willems, AM, well-known Australian musicologist and performer and Artistic Director for the Southern Highlands International Piano Competition (SHIPC), and Chairman of SHIPC, Richard Griffin, AM.
After a varied recital including the Chopin Scherzo in Bb minor, and the Liszt Sonata in B minor, the audience was left gasping with delight, and the encore, Prokofiev'sToccata, surely would have felled lesser mortals.
This modest young man graciously accepted the standing ovation accolade, before making preparation to return to his homeland.
Story supplied by Angela Williamson
