ANDREJS OSOKINS
“Impeccably stylish performance”
The Independent (UK)
Laureate of the world’s most prominent piano competitions – including the Leeds, Rubinstein, Long-Thibaud, Queen Elisabeth, as well as International German Piano Award – London-based pianist Andrejs Osokins is one of the most sought-after Latvian pianists. He was described by critics as impeccably stylish, praised for his powerful intellect and charisma, wide expressive sound palette, notably convincing in many different styles of music.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
RECORDINGS
DEDICATION
Robert Schumann
Romance in F sharp major Op.28 No.2. Einfach
Robert Schumann
Phantasy in C major, Op. 17
I Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen
II Mäßig. Durchaus energisch
III Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten
Franz Liszt
3. Oh Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst
Franz Liszt
Sonata in B minor S. 178
Robert Schumann / Franz Liszt
Liebeslied S. 566. Widmung op. 25 nr 1 / Op.25 No.1
TWO WORLDS
American record label Prima Classic has released Andrejs Osokins' new album “Two Worlds”, dedicated to two outstanding composers – George Gershwin and Claude Debussy. It depicts both composers as creators of a new style piano music and the beginning of the 20th century as a time of pursuit and experimentation in music.
The layout of all 24 tracks on the album was purposefully and conceptually curated. The album demonstrates the search for musical means of expression by both composers while vividly revealing the mood that prevailed in Europe and the US in the early 20th century.
Even before the album was released three singles that were released – were included in prominent classical music playlists on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Album "Two Worlds" was nominated by prestigious Opus Klassik in four categories.
THE THREE OSOKINS
IN LATVIAN PIANO MUSIC
Compositions by:
Ivanovs, Jānis (1906-83)
Maskats, Arturs (b.1957)
Skulte, Ādolfs (1909-2000)
Vasks, Pēteris (b.1946)
Vitols, Jāzeps (1863-1948)
Zālīts, Jānis (1884-1943)
Performed by piano dynasty Sergejs Osokins, Andrejs Osokins and Georgijs Osokins
ANDREJS OSOKINS LIVE IN KURSAAL BAD CANNSTATT
BACH: WTC, I: Prelude No. 8 in e-flat minor, BWV 853; Fugue in d-sharp minor, BWV 853
HAYDN: Piano Sonata No. 53 in e minor
BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 23 in f minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata”
RAVEL: Gaspard de la Nuit: Scarbo
LISZT: Annees de perelinage, II: Italy: Sonetto 104 del
Petrarca; Apres une lecture de Dante: Fantasia quasi fantasia
CHARITY
SPĒKA DEVA UZVARAI
STRENGHT DOSE FOR
VICTORY!
Akcijā “Maltīšu komplekti ukraiņu karavīriem frontē” pianists Andrejs Osokins aicina ziedot universālo maltīšu komplektu iegādei, kas tiks nogādāti uz fronti Ukrainā. Vienā šādā komplektā ir gan pilnvērtīga maltīte, maisiņš ar reaģentu, kas, reaģējot uz 50 ml auksta ūdens, uzkarst un sniedz iespēju uzsildīt šo maltīti frontes apstākļos bez elektrības un uguns palīdzības, kā arī šokolādes un musli batoniņi, riekstu un rozīņu maisījums, auzu biezputras porcija, tēja, kafija, šokolādes dzēriens, maize, konfekte, antibakteriāla un parastās salvetes, karote.
Akcija tiek īstenota sadarbībā ar Ukrainas vēstniecību Latvijā, ukraiņu biedrību konfederāciju “Viche”, kas nogādās maltīšu komplektus uz fronti Ukrainā, un labdarības organizāciju Ziedot.lv. Akcija uzsākta 20. janvārī Andreja Osokina solokoncerta laikā “Ola Foundation” kultūrtelpā, kur pianists kopā ar Ukrainas vēstnieku Latvijā Oleksandru Miščenko pateicās visiem par atbalstu iepriekšējās akcijās un aicināja Andreja Osokina koncertu apmeklētājus un visu Latvijas sabiedrību ziedot maltīšu komplektiem ukraiņu karavīriem frontē, tādejādi atbalstot Ukrainas armiju.
Andrejs Osokins uzskata, ka “īpaši šajos laikos, kad situācija frontē ir tik nestabila un sarežģīta, motivēt un atbalstīt ukraiņu karavīrus ir ārkārtīgi svarīgi, jo tieši Ukrainas armija ir galvenais spēks, kas glābj Eiropu un Latviju no tiem draudiem, ko putina Krievijas armija nes visai pasaulei.”
“Strength Dose for Victory!” is a fundraising campaign initiated by Andrejs Osokins and implemented in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia and the charity fund Ziedot.lv. During this campaign people are invited to donate for the purchase of universal meal kits, which will be delivered to Ukrainian soldiers at the front in cooperation with the Confederation of Ukrainian Societies “Viche”.
Meal kits include a complete meal, a bag of reagent that heats up in response to 50 ml of cold water and makes it possible to heat up this meal in frontline conditions without electricity or fire, as well as chocolate and muesli bars, a nut and raisin mix, a portion of oatmeal, bread, candy, tea, coffee, chocolate drink, antibacterial and plain napkins, and a spoon. The price per set is EUR 8.41.
“The brutal war in Ukraine is now a year old, which seems absolutely unbelievable. Our support gives Ukrainians not only much-needed resources to continue their fight against evil, but also inspiration and reassurance that they are not alone in this madness. That is why it is extremely important to continue helping Ukraine and its army, because it is this army that is the main force saving Europe and Latvia from the threats and darkness that Putin's Russian troops are bringing to the whole world. Together we can bring the victory of light closer and thus the peaceful future of Latvia,” says Andrejs Osokins on why he continues to carry out various support actions for Ukraine.
The campaign started on 20 January 2023.
SILTAS MALTĪTES
UKRAIŅU KARAVĪRIEM FRONTĒ
HOT MEALS FOR UKRAINIAN
SOLDIERS AT THE FRONT
Šo akciju Andrejs Osokins uzsāka sadarbībā ar Ukrainas vēstniecību Latvijā 2022. gada 10. oktobrī un tā joprojām turpinās. Ziedojumi tiek vākti pašsildošām maltītēm ukraiņu karavīriem, kuriem frontē lielās bīstamības dēļ nav iespējams uzsildīt ēdienu ar uguni, gāzi vai elektrību, kas lielākoties frontē nav arī pieejami. Par savāktajiem līdzekļiem tiek iegādāti īpaši ēdiena uzsildīšanas maisiņi un vakuumā iepakotas maltītes ar ilgu derīguma termiņu, kas nav jāuzglabā ledusskapī un kas nodrošina karavīriem iespēju jebkurā vietā un laikā tikt pie silta un garšīga ēdiena. Šādos ēdiena uzsildīšanas maisiņos, ko militārajā un citās jomās izmanto jau kopš 1990. gada, ēdienu var uzsildīt līdz vismaz 37° C jebkurā vietā un laikā. Tajos ievietots no magnija, dzelzs un nātrija radīts reaģents, kurš brīdī, kad maisiņā tiek ielieti 50 ml auksta ūdens, strauji uzkarst un uzsilda maisiņā ievietoto iepakojumu ar ēdienu. Šādu maisiņu priekšrocība ir tā, ka tie ir ļoti viegli, kompakti, ērti pārnēsājami un to izmantošana ir ārkārtīgi vienkārša. Vēl pie tam aktivizētie sildītāji nav toksiski un tos var izmest kā sadzīves atkritumus.
Vienas ēdiena porcijas un pašsildošā maisiņa iegādei nepieciešami 4.84 eur. Vienā kastē iepakotas 24 ēdienu porcijas ar sešu veidu maltītēm un pašsildošajiem maisiņiem. Vienas kastes cena ir 116.16 eur. Līdz šim no saņemtajiem ziedojumiem uz fronti Ukrainā nogādāti jau 20 000 silto maltīšu komplektu.
To, cik ļoti vienkārši var ēdienu uzsildīt šādā pašsildošā maisiņā, var redzēt šajā video, kur to izmēģina Andrejs Osokins.
This donation campaign was launched by Andrey Osokin in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia on 10 October 2022 and is still ongoing. The donated funds will be used to purchase self-heating meals for Ukrainian soldiers who, due to the great danger at the front, cannot heat food over fire, gas or electricity, which are mostly not available at the front.
Self-heating meals include warming bags and vacuum-packed meals with a long shelf life that do not need to be refrigerated. This will provide soldiers with the opportunity to get warm and tasty food anywhere and at any time. In such food heating bags, which have been used in the military and other fields since 1990, food can be heated to at least 37° C anywhere and at any time. They contain a reagent created from magnesium, iron and sodium, which, when 50 ml of cold water is poured into the bag, is rapidly heating up and heating the food package placed in the bag. The advantage of such bags is that they are very light, compact, easy to carry and quite easy to use. In addition, activated heaters are non-toxic and can be disposed of as household waste.
One portion of food and a self-heating bag cost EUR 4.84. One box contains 24 food portions with six types of meals and self-heating bags, providing an opportunity for Ukrainian soldiers to have warm food in war conditions. The price of one box is EUR 116.16.
You can see how easy it is to heat food in such a self-heating bag in this video, where Andrejs Osokins is trying it out.
During the campaign, more than EUR 113 000 have already been raised, enabling 20 000 hot meal kits to be delivered to the front in Ukraine.