On November 8, 2010, renowned musician and long time Pigini Accordions artist Peter Soave, gave the USA Premier of Duilio Dobrin’s “Concerto for Bandoneon” in Dallas, Texas.

Argentine-born composer, Dr. Duilio Dobrin, Chair of Music Theory and Composition at BTWHSPVA, recorded his concerto for Bandoneon and Orchestra, “Of All Things Lost”, with an ensemble comprised of Dallas Symphony Orchestra strings and the renowned art magnet’s top string players, on November 8, 2010, at the Winspear Opera House, Nancy Hamon Hall.

International bandoneon virtuoso Peter Soave, was the soloist. This performance was made possible through a grant from the Esping Foundation.

Dr. Dobrin joined Dallas ISD after serving 8 years as Resident Conductor of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, at the helm of which he conducted over 500 performances of nearly every major work in the orchestral repertoire. A postdoctoral graduate of Yale University, Dobrin studied under Otto Werner-Mueller. His other mentors include Leonard Bernstein at Tanglewood Music Festival, and the legendary Sergiu Celibidache alongside the Munich Philharmonic. Dr. Dobrin has also served on the faculties of The University of Oklahoma and University of Bridgeport.

Recognized worldwide as the foremost master of the bandoneon and concert accordion, Peter Soave has established himself as one of the leading soloists of his generation. The hallmark of his performances is his unique combination of commanding stage presence and the excitement of his vibrant virtuosity.

Of Italian descent, Peter Soave’s earliest memories are of music played on an accordion. By age three, he was certain of his life’s work. He began music studies at five, and quickly gravitated towards classical music. At sixteen, he entered international competitions and swept first place four times, confirming his reputation as a virtuoso of the highest order: Grand Prix in Neu Isenberg, West Germany; Klingenthal Wettbewerb in East Germany; Coupe Mondiale in Folkstone, England; and the Trophée Mondiale in Arrezano, Italy.

In 1987, Peter Soave was the inaugural recipient of “Voce d’Oro,” the international award honoring those who have given prominence to the accordion in the world of modern music. Deeply inspired by the music of Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla, Mr. Soave’s impassioned musicianship motivated him to include the characteristic bandoneon in his performances.

Mr. Soave’s engagements include performances as a soloist and with orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout North and South America, Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Russia. He has appeared with the San Francisco Symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Zagreb Philharmonic, Windsor Symphony, Flint Symphony, San Salvador Philharmonic, Belgrade Philharmonic, Lubbock Symphony, Bellevue Philharmonic, Walla Walla Symphony, Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico, Williamsport Symphony, Orquesta Sinfónica Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho and The Zagreb Soloists.

Mr. Soave collaborated with conductors such as James Levine, Neeme Jarvi, Thomas Wilkins, Robert Spano, Leone Mageira, Hermann Michael, Duilio Dobrin, and Guillermo Figueroa. For the only North America appearance in 1999 of the “Three Tenors,” Soave performed as the featured bandoneonist. He has also appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

In 2007, Soave premiered Astor Piazzolla’s oratorio “El Pueblo Joven”, written for symphony orchestra, voice recitative, soprano, bandoneon, choir, and percussion, with the Radio Romania Chamber Orchestra, Romania.

Mr. Soave has had numerous compositions written for him by the Venezuela’s foremost composer, Aldemaro Romero: “Piazzollana-Homage à Piazzolla” for bandoneon and full orchestra; “Suite de Castelfidardo” for bandoneon and string orchestra; “Soavecito” for accordion and string orchestra; and “Tango Furioso” for bandoneon and string quartet. Romero’s “Five Paleontological Mysteries,” for accordion and string quartet, received its American premiere in Detroit in February 2008 and its European premiere in Italy in July 2008.

Mr. Soave’s discography includes a solo album “Pride and Passion,” “Five Tango Sensations” with The Rucner String Quartet, a double CD “Undertango 2,” and “Peter Soave & Symphony Orchestra,” featuring the music of Astor Piazzolla and Carmine Coppola. His recording awards include the Detroit Music Award for Best Classical Recording in 2001 and Best Classical Instrumentalist in 2003.

Eager to harmonize nature and music, Soave founded the Peter Soave Music Academy in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy in 2010, welcoming music lovers to convene and share.

Mr. Soave plays a “Mythos #002” concert accordion and an “Adrian #001” bandoneon, made by Pigini in Italy.
His 2011 USA concert schedule includes:
February 27:West Bloomfield Library
West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Original music & transcriptions

March 5: Kerrytown Concert House
Ann Arbor, USA
Peter Soave & Friends!
March 6:Michigan Accordion Society
TBA
Original music & transcriptions
Matrch 11 & 12: Grand Rapids Symphony
Grand Rapids, USA
Double Concerto for Bandoneon & Guitar by Astor Piazzolla
March 13: Solo & duo w/ Mady Soave
Scotville, USA
Original music & transcriptions
March 19: w/ Carpe Diem String Quartet
Eau Claire, USA
Music of Astor Piazzolla

For more information: info@petersoave.com