The Musical Legacy of E.T.A. Hoffmann | Cristian Sandrin, piano
Jul
10

The Musical Legacy of E.T.A. Hoffmann | Cristian Sandrin, piano

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The World of E.T.A. Hoffmann | Cristian Sandrin, piano recital

Get ready for an enchanting evening at the National Liberal Club aa pianist and co-artistic director, Cristian Sandrin, takes you on a mesmerizing journey into The World of E.T.A. Hoffmann. Prepare to be captivated by haunting music inspired the mysterious tales of Hoffmann. Sandrin will transport you to a realm where music and storytelling intertwine in perfect harmony, where the music of R. Schumann, P. Grainger, J. Brahms and P.I.Tchaikovski is revealed in conjuction with the fantastic imaginary of E.T.A. Hoffmann's world.

Join us for this extraordinary event in the extraordinary venue of the National Liberal Club in Central London.

Programme:

P. Grainger: Flowers Waltz

E.T.A. Hoffmann: Sonata

J. Brahms: Four Ballades op. 10

-interval-

P.I.Tchaikovsky (arr. Pletnev): Nutcracker Suite

R. Schumann: Kreisleriana

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Timeless Trios ON TOUR in Twickenham
Feb
18

Timeless Trios ON TOUR in Twickenham

Embark on a musical journey that transcends time and continents! Experience the magic of piano trios as we present the timeless compositions of Beethoven, the passionate melodies of Granados, and the vibrant rhythms of Piazzolla performed by three brilliant musicians: Enyuan Khong (violin), Charlotte Kaslin (cello), Cristian Sandrin (piano)

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Cristian Sandrin - Italy: A Voyage with Chopin, Liszt, Martucci & Sgambati
May
22

Cristian Sandrin - Italy: A Voyage with Chopin, Liszt, Martucci & Sgambati

Join pianist and co-Artistic Director of the Kettner Society on a rich musical journey through 19th Century currents, revolving around Italy

Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt, forerunners of the Romantic generation of composers nurtured a very intimate connection with the Italian lands, their people and music: Chopin's fascination of the bel canto and the operas of Bellini, Liszt's travels through the country and the creation of Anées des Pélérinage. Conversely, we discover a later generation of Italian composers, Sgambati and Martucci, whose music is highly influenced by the works of Chopin and Liszt.

Repertoire:

F. Liszt - Two Petrarch Sonnets from Années des Pélérinage: Italie

G. Sgambati: Notturno op. 31

G. Martucci: Notturno op. 70 no. 1

F. Chopin: Ballade no. 3 in A flat major op. 47

F. Chopin: Ballade no. 4 in F minor op. 52

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F. Chopin: Piano Sonata in B minor op. 58

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The Glasgow Duo: Beethoven and Beyond
Apr
19

The Glasgow Duo: Beethoven and Beyond

Violinist Fiona Robertson and pianist Philip Sharp present an eclectic programme of Beethoven, Ravel and Prokofiev. Both recipients of numerous significant prizes and scholarships, since studying together at Chetham’s School of Music the pair have gone on to achieve acclaim both individually and as a duo. Beethoven’s dramatic and challenging Kreutzer Sonata, the inspiration for Tolstoy’s eponymous novella, comprises the first half of this ambitious programme, while the second half transports us into the 20th century with Ravel’s jazzy Violin Sonata No.2 and Prokofiev’s hauntingly lyrical Five Melodies.

Programme:

Beethoven: Kreutzer Sonata

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Ravel: Violin Sonata No. 2

Prokofiev: Five Melodies

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Fin de siécle salon concert
Jan
18

Fin de siécle salon concert

Renowned Romanian pianist Mihai Ritiviou transports us to fin de siécle France with an evocative programme that conjures up the spirit of the Parisian salon scene.

Dediu • Schubert • Ravel • Enescu • Chopin • Couperin • Faure

National Liberal Club, London SW1A 2HE

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