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Accolades for debut recital at the 5th Epidaurus Festival in Cavtat

MihaelPaar.com — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:29:53 +0000

In a number of diverse music festivals along the Croatian Adriatic, a special place belongs to the Festival at the very south of the country, in the historical region of Konavle and their central and starting point – the ancient town of Cavtat. The authenticity of this picturesque place lies behind its name as it reveals the Latin syntagma ‘Civitas Vetus’ (meaning the old town), that modern Croatian name Cavtat derives from, while its ancient Greek description ‘Epidaurus’ leads to even further and richer history. It is this very name of the archaic Greece period that stands today as the headline of the Festival itself.

In such rich environment and the wealth of heritage, Mihael was particularly honoured by taking part at its 5th edition bringing into it a concept that was carefully designed to reflect the pallet of clarinet standards and oeuvre of the Mediteranian flare, both in the range of classical and contemporary repertoire. This intention, recognized and highly praised by the critics, resulted in the rounded program with performance described as colorful and inspiring, particularly due to Paar’s ability to interpretate wide variety of characters and colors, with the ever-present note of virtuosity of a technically skilled performer. Mihael’s debut recital at the closure tryptich of the Epidaurus Festival was accompanied by the pianist Ivan Pernicki, following the invitation of the artistic director, pianist and poet Ivana Marija Vidović. Photo: Miho Skvrce

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Recital at the Epidaurus Festival

MihaelPaar.com — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:46:33 +0000

“Fantasy on aria Là ci darem la mano from Mozart’s famous opera Don Giovanni showed us outright that, in front of audience, there were two skillful musicians, especially the clarinetist with already notable international reputation. Playing music was irreproachable, with the interpretation and virtuosity that Mr. Paar immediately imposed himself with. The three-movement Poulenc’s Sonata introduced to us all the qualities of Paar’s interpretation of melancholic, romantic and dynamic sections… Hommage á Manuel de Falla for clarinet solo by Béla Kovács brought out the artist in the special light confirming again his high performing technique and virtuosity. Mangani’s Pagina d’album was a real delicacy… Rosenblatt’s Fantasy on themes from Bizet’s opera Carmen could not leave us indifferent…

In the entire repertoire, Mihael Paar distinguished himself as a great performer. Though his great affection for the classics is obvious, he promotes contemporary music as well… Duo Paar – Pernicki not only made us acquainted with skillfully selected and excellenly performed program but they have also proved themelves to be young Croatian musicians who are welcome to the musical podium. The Festival connected the two young artists, while their inspiring playing music confirmed the slogan of the Epidaurus Festival, ‘Living with arts’.”

September 30st, 2011

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MIHAEL AT HIS BEST – THUNDERING OVATIONS FOR THE SOLOIST!

MihaelPaar.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:48:15 +0000

In his Debut in the city of Osijek and belonging Osijek Summer Festival – the far largest cultural manifestation in eastern Croatia – Mihael was set up to deliver one of the most darring performances of his recent time. Upon the invitation of Maestro Mladen Tutavac and chamber orchestra ‘Franjo Krežma’ he interpreted the Clarinet Concerto by Bruno Bjelinski thus joining the century brithday celebration of the Croatian classic. Ecstatic audience in the fullfiled St. Mihael (!) Church anticipated the unanimous reviews by radio, television and press that followed: ‘…Acoustic and dynamic profilation of themes and phrases with distinctive musicality and technical perfection…’ (B.Ban), while the Festival Jury describes Mihael as a ‘Brilliant Soloist at the Osijek Summer’. On the repeated ovations and four curtain calls he responded with a challenging encore – Chopin’s Chromatic Etude op.10-2 arranged by himself for clarinet and strings and executed virtually in a single breath…

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#2 Osijek Summer Festival – Bjelinski Concerto with Franjo Krežma Chamber Orchestra

MihaelPaar.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:48:46 +0000

“Special guest star was the brilliant young clarinetist Mihael Paar who has recently been invited to the prestigious Summer Music Festival in Toronto. He reveals his delightedness to accept this invitation and to represent Croatia at the Festival. There he will also attend the master class with Karl Leister, one of the most important clarinetists of our time.”

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