2023
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26 Nov.
“The Garden with the Crystal Fountain” performed by Sanni Korpelainen (electric harp). Camerata – Musiikitalo, Helsinki
17 Sept.
“Biserica din Lemn” performed by Mercedes Krapovickas (bandoneon). Kulttuuritalo Telakka, Tampere.
9 Aug.
“Biserica din Lemn” performed by Mercedes Krapovickas (bandoneon). Villa Vanha Passi, Karjalohja.
26 Apr.
“Lamento Funebre” performed by Irina Zahharenkova (piano). Midori gallery, Helsinki.
24 Apr.
“Patsaat” for performed by various pupils during “kasvan suuremmaksi” piano competition. Aspintalo, Kankaanpää. WORLD PREMIERE
23 Apr.
“Biserica din Lemn” performed by Mercedes Krapovickas (bandoneon). Kerkweg 23, Zeist, Netherlands. WORLD PREMIERE
19 Apr.
“Lamento Funebre” performed by Irina Zahharenkova (piano). Estonian Music Days, Arvo Pärt center, Laulasmaa Estonia. WORLD PREMIERE
9 Apr.
“Petunia” performed by Zagros ensemble and Petri Komulainen (cond.). Tampere Biennale festival, Old city hall, Tampere.
23 Mar.
“Linnan Torni” performed by Alina Pirttikangas (violin) and Päivi Jurva (piano). Aspintalo, Kankaanpää.
8 Mar.
“Linnan Torni” performed by Alina Pirttikangas (violin) and Päivi Jurva (piano). Aspintalo, Kankaanpää. WORLD PREMIERE
27 Feb.
“Narval” performed by Nicolas Indermühle (tuba) and Jussi Markkanen (percussion). Sibelius museum, Turku.
2022
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2021
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2020
2019
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20 Sept.
”Nocturne” for clarinet, violin, viola, double-bass, percussion and guitar performed by Red Note Advanced Academy and John Harris (cond.) at a school and community center in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
18 Sept.
”Nocturne” for clarinet, violin, viola, double-bass, percussion and guitar performed by Red Note Advanced Academy and Simon Proust (cond.). Ormiston Church, Scotland, UK. WORLD PREMIERE
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2018
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December
Awarded a working grant from Sibelius rahasto.
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June
“Sonata no. 2 for piano” part of a CD released with piano music performed by Kirill Kozlovski entitled "Shostakovich in context".
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May
Awarded a working grant from Pro Musica.
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Concerts
31 Nov.
"Sonata no.3 for piano" (first movement), performed by Risto-Matti Marin.
Hall of the Univeristy of Helsinki
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06 Nov.
"Petunia", performed by Zagros Ensemble and Petri Kommulainen cond.
Musiikitalo-Paavo, part of Klang concert series, Helsinki
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01 Aug. 19:00
"Le fume de melodie", performed by trio Sufira.
St.Laurentii Church, Söderköping, Sweden
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19 Jul. 12:00
"Le fume de melodie", performed by trio Sufira.
Pyhän Laurin kirkko, Vantaa
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08 Jul. 18:00
"Le fume de melodie", performed by trio Sufira.
Finströms church, Åland Islands
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07 Jul. 18:00
"Le fume de melodie", performed by trio Sufira.
St.Görans Church, Maarianhamina, Åland Islands
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02 May 19:00
"The Garden with the Crystal Fountain” performed by Sanni Korpelainen, electric harp.
Musiikitalo - Camerata, Helsink
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17 Apr. 19:00
"The Garden with the Crystal Fountain” performed by Sanni Korpelainen, electric harp.
Musiikitalo - Black Box, Helsinki
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10 Mar. 11:30
"Le fume de melodie", performed by trio Sufira.
Paavlain kirkko, Helsinki
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14 Jan. 19:00
"Le fume de melodie", performed by trio Sufira.
St. Henry’s Ecumenical Art Chapel, Turku
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Concerts
08 Dec. 19:00
"Le fume de melodie” performed by trio Sufira.
Vanha kirkko, Helsinki
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18 Nov. 19:00
”Le fume de melodie” performed by trio Sufira.
Lux musicae festival, Siuntio church. WORLD PREMIERE
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August
”Mountain Madness (Turrican)” an orchestral version and arrangement on the same piece by Chris Huelsbeck, was recorded by Norrköping Symphony Orchestra (Sweden) conducted by Eckehard Stier and a the album will be released later in 2017.
01 Apr. 21:30
Matei Gheorghiu will perform as part of Korvat Auki ensemble at the Tallinn Music Week a concert of improvised music.
White Hall, Tallinn.
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2017
December
Orchestral arrangement for the piece “Mountain Madness” by Chris Huelsbeck, released on a digital album entitled "Turrican Orchestral Selections”.
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June
”Sonata no. 3 for piano” part of a CD realeased with Finnish piano music performed by Risto-Matti Marin entitled ”Sixth Sense”.
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May
Awarded a working grant from Arts Promotion Center Finland.
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April
Started working in the working group committee for equality of the Society of Finish Composers.
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2016
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September
Doctoral studies in composition started at the Sibelius Academy.
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May
Awarded a working grant from MES.
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January
Elected vice-chairman at Korvat Auki ry.
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Concerts
29 Aug. 19:00
"Triple concerto for flute, clarinet, percussion and orchestra" premiered by Kaisa Kortelainen (flute), Taavi Oramo (clarinet), Daniel Bolado Garcia (percussion) and Kuopio Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Atso Almila. Part of Pasimusic Festival.
Kuopio Music Center.
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14 May 18:00
“2 prelude for piano”, performed by Matei Gheorghiu.
Romanian Embassy in Finland.
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28 Apr. 19:00
”Sonata no.3 for piano” performed by Risto-Matti Marin.
Steinway Gallery in Helsinky
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24 Apr. 13:00
“2 prelude for piano”, performed by Matei Gheorghiu.
Concert Hall of the Keski-Pohjanmaan Konservatorio, Kokkola.
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18 Mar. 19:00
”From the Day the Grass Smelled Green” performed by NYKY Ensemble.
Camerata, Musiikkitalo, in Helsinki
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Concerts
30 Aug. 15:00
”Sonata no.2 for piano” performed by Kiril Kozlovsky.
Church of Taipalsaari in Taipalsaari, Finland
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15 Aug.
Perform at Flow festival in Helsinki with the Korvat Auki Ensemble.
Flow festival, Helsinki
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31 May 19:30
”Laki ollos itsellesi” performed by Akateeminen Laulu with Edward Ananian-Cooper as conductor.
Kallio church , in Helsinki
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25 May 19:00
”Drunk’s Poem” performed by Petteri Lehikoinen (baritone) and Jaso Sasaki (violin).
Aino Ackte hall of Sibelius Academy , in Helsinki
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16 May 17:00
”Laki ollos itsellesi” performed by Akateeminen Laulu with Edward Ananian-Cooper as conductor.
Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, in Stockholm, Swede
15 May 18:00
”Laki ollos itsellesi” performed by Akateeminen Laulu with Edward Ananian-Cooper as conductor.
Helga Trefaldighets church, in Uppsala, Sweden
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12 Apr. 17:00
New version of "Whirlwind mile" (former known as "Finnair Fanfare") performed by the Student conductors’ wind orchestra with Melanie Brooks as conductor.
Black Box in Musiikkitalo in Helsinki
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12 Mar. 19:00
"Ihana surullinen ilta" performed by Marja Kari, soprano and Sidrit Tushe, piano.
Metropolia’s concert hall in Helisnk
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2015
December
Awarded a working grant from Sibelius rahasto.
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October
Awarded a working grant from Alfred Kordelinin säätiö.
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September
Elected as grant strategist at Korvat Auki ry.
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July
Matei Gheorghiu’s chairmanship at the Ears Open society will end. He has been the longest lasting and first foreign chairman of the society with 4 years.
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2014
November
Participating in “Le Forum” residence in Montreal with NEM (Nouvelle Ensemble Moderne). The residence includes rehearsals, concerts, interviews, masterclasses and discussions with the 8 resident composers. “It’s a Jester’s Life 2” was written for this occasion and it will be premiered during the residency.
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May
Re-elected for a 4th term as the chairman of Korvat Auki.
Commission grant from Teosto foundation for composing "Piano sonata no.3"
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April
Commission grant received from Madetoja foundation.
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February
Elected as vice-chairman of Cydenius Kapelli.
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January
Selected for the 5ht and last time to take part in Ung Nordisk Musik festival in Malmö – Sweden with the piece "The Garden with the Crystal Fountain”.
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Concerts
21 Nov. 19:30
"It’s a Jester’s Life 2" for chamber orchestra premiered by Nouvel Ensemble Moderne and conductor Lorraine Vaillancourt.
Salle Claude Champagne of the University Vincent D’Indy from Montreal
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29 Aug. 19:00
"The Garden with the Crystal fountain" for electric harp end live electronics performed by Miriam Klein Strandberg.
Inter Arts Center in Malmö, Sweden
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03 Jul. 22:00
Korvat Auki Ensemble will perform an improvisation concert at the Time of Music festival in Viitasaari Finland. The program includes my piece" ”The Garden with Crystallized Cheese Fountain”.
Time of Music festival in Viitasaari Finland
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12 Jun. 19:00
A recording of "Little Memory Stories" based on Octavian Balea’s text and pictures presented at the F64 Studio in Bucharest during Balea’s portfolio presentation.
F64 Studio in Bucharest
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12 Jun. 12:00
"Modern Promenade", performed by accordionists Mia Cojbasic and Josip Nemet.
Korjaamo art gallery in Helsinki
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31 May 19:00
Interdisciplinary composition concert which includes “Moderne Promenade”, “Piano sonata no. 2”, “Ratio Spei”,” Good Freedom”, “Ihana surullinen ilta” and “Little Memory Stories” in collaboration with photographer and author Octavian Balea and painter Elina Nissinen. Performers: Mia Cojbasic and Josip Nemet accordion, Maritta Manner and Kiril Kozlovsky piano, Annami Hylkilä soprano, Julian Leslie French horn, Korvat Auki Ensemble.
Balder hall, Helsinki
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17 May 19:00
"Little Memory Stories" based on Octavian Balea’s text and pictures performed by Korvat Auki Ensemble. (W.P.).
Sibelius Academy’s concert hall in Helsinki
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26 Apr. 18:00
"Ihana surullinen ilta" prformed by soprano Anni Ranki and pianist Tuomas Turiago. (W.P.).
Pirkanmaan Musiikkiopisto
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18 Jan. 14:00
“Atso’s Corner” composition concert which includes large scale works “A Story of the Sun and the Moon", "It's a Jester's Life", "Dialogue with a Forbidden Muse" and "Zestrea lui Zamolxe". Performers: Sibelius Academy’s conducting class’ orchestra, Sibelius Academy’s Vocal Ensemble, conductors Andreas Vogelsberger, Jutta Seppinen, Kara Koskinen and Edward Ananian-Cooper, host: Atso Almila.
Music House's Harjoitussali, Helsinki
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Concerts
28 Nov. 19:00
"Zestrea lui Zamolxe" performed by Sibelius Academy’s Vocal Ensemble and conducted by Edward Ananian-Cooper.
Sibelius Academy’s Concert Hall
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22 Nov. 20:00
“Piano Sonata no. 2 " performed by Kiril Kozlovsky.
’t Mosterdzaadje, Santpoort-Noord, Netherlands
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21 Aug. 19:30
“Piano Sonata no. 2 " performed by Kiril Kozlovsky.
Levinsalen, Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, Norway
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14 Aug. 19:00
“Finnaire Fanfare” performed by HelTen brass ensemble. (W.P.).
Music House’s Camerata in Helsinki
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19 Jun. 19:00
"Ihana surullinen ilta”performed by Emili Losier (sopr.) and Tuomas Juutilainen (piano). (W.P.).
Grace Baptist church in Hope, British Columbia, Canada
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26 May 19:00
“Ratio Spei” and “Good Freedom” (W.P.) performed by Ona Damanskaite (horn) and Maritta Maner (piano).
Concert Hall of Sibelius Acadamy. World premiere of "Good Freedom"
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04 Apr. 19:00
The Garden with the Crystal Fountain" performed by Lily-Marlene Puusepp (harp) and Timo Kurkikangas (electronics).
The big hall of Helsinki Konservatorio
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15 Feb. 22:00
“Popobawa” performed by Szymon Pietrzak and Itzam Zapata (guitars), Sebastian Dumitrescu (bass guitar), Matei Gheorghiu (keyboards and kalimba) and Melanie Orenius (lve photography). (W.P.)
Suvilahti Tiivistämö in Helsinki
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2013
December
Working grant from Sibelius foundation.
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October
Joined Cydeius Kapelli (society of musicians from Kokkola) in October, member of the board from November. Joined and founded Korvat Auki Ensemble together with other fellow Korvat Auki composers.
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September
"Ratio Spei" and "Good Freedom" now on youtube.:
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July
Started working as music theory teacher at the Keski-Pohjanmaan konservatorio.
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" Zestrea lui Zamolxe" on soundcloud as well as other tracks.
June
Elected chairman of Korvat Auki for a 3rd term.
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"Aurora Borealis" on Soundcloud:
March
Facebook page launched: www.facebook.com/pages/Matei-Gheorghiu-composer/
Matei Gheorghiu -official website launched
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