Karolina Syrovatkova
Guest Artist Series
Katzin Concert Hall I February 1st, 20161 7:30 P.M.

Program
Sonata 1.X.1905
Predtucha (Foreboding)
Smrt (Death)

Leos Janacek
(1854-1928)

Bohemian Dances
Furiant. Presto
Sousedska. Moderato
The Lancer (Hulan). Andantino

Bedrich Smetana
(1824-1884)

Franz Schubert
Sonata in Bb Major D 960
(1797-1828)
I. Molto moderato
II. Andante sostenuto
III. [Scherzo] Allegro vivace con delicatezza
IV. Allegro ma non troppo

ARIZONA

STATE

UNIVERSITY

School of Music

KAROLINA SYROVATKOVA, PIANIST
Arizona State University
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, School of Music
February 1, 2016 at Katzin Concert Hall

Sonata in C Major KV 309
I. Premonition
II. Death

Bohemian Dances
1. In A minor: Furiant: Presto
2. In B major "Sousedska": Moderate
3. In A major "The Lancer": Andantino

Leos Janacek
(1854-1928)

B. Smetana
(1824-1884)

INTERMISSION

Sonata in B flat Major, D.960
1. Molto moderate
2. Andante sostenuto
3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace con delicatezza
4. Allegro ma non troppo

F. Schubert
(1797-1828)

Hailed for her "musical spontaneity and technical bravura': Czech pianist Karolina Syrovatkova,
is recognized for her innovative approach to performance. One of her latest projects connects
music, art and drama while bringing the audience closer to understanding the composer's
intentions. Diverse audiences on four continents (Europe, China, North and South America)
have deeply connected with Karolina's advocacy and passion for music in solo and chamber
settings.
Karolina began her professional music studies at the Prague Conservatory in the Czech
Republic, where she teaches and performs regularly. Her success at home opened doors for
her in the United States. She received her Doctorate degree in Piano Performance summa cum
laude at the University of Texas at Austin. While in Austin, she coordinated and taught piano
classes at the University of Texas and also co-founded and directed a local non-profit
organization in disadvantaged areas called the Hallettsville Classical Music Series.
In 2014 and 2015 she presented the "Czech Heritage Series" tour on two continents. Also an
avid chamber musician, she won the Sidney M. Wright endowed Presidential Scholarship in
piano accompanying. She is currently working on a research and recording project of the entire
piano works of Leos Janacek and the final three Schubert sonatas.
Karolina became a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique which stresses an efficient use
of the body in musical instruction. She specializes in teaching master classes at universities as
well as private organizations which focus on the prevention and treatment of musician's injuries.