During more than 25 years as an international concert and recording artist Cristina Ortiz has developed a unique bond with audiences all over the world, with the result that she has become one of the most popular and repeatedly sought-after soloists.

In concerts and recordings her commitment to Brazilian music is well-evidenced - from the five Villa Lobos piano concertos which she has recorded for Decca to the very successful American premiere in 1996 of Guarnieri's "Choro" at Carnegie Hall under Dennis Russell Davies. At the same time she has enjoyed sustained public and critical acclaim for her interpretation of a wealth of the most significant piano literature - from Beethoven to Bernstein; and she has also brought to the public's attention a number of important but lesser known works, including, for example, a recording of solo piano pieces by Clara Schumann made in 1997 for Carlton Classics.

Program:

Scherlades

CHOPIN Scherzo 1, op. 20
CHOPIN Balad 2, op. 38
CHOPIN Scherzo 3, op. 39
CHOPIN Balad 4, op. 52
CHOPIN Balad 1, op. 23
CHOPIN Scherzo 2, op. 31
CHOPIN Balad 3, op. 47
CHOPIN Scherzo 4, op. 54