Contrasts. Ravel & Shostakovich: An anniversary celebration of piano music

Welcome to Contrasts. Ravel and Shostakovich: An anniversary celebration! Join Charlotte Taylor and Jake Spence at St Vincent's Chapel: Scottish Episcopal Church for an evening of beautiful and exciting piano music by Ravel, Shostakovich and their contemporaries. Experience the radiant beauty of Ravel's Sonatine and the playful irony and melancholy of Shostakovich's Preludes and Fugues. Get ready to be mesmerized by the contrasts in the styles of their contempories and immerse yourself in the piano duets of Stravinsky, Rodrigo, Krenek, Warlock, Lutosławski, Rawsthorne, Berners and Rihm. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a captivating musical journey that will leave you in awe. Secure your spot now and prepare for an unforgettable night of musical magic!

Programme:

Rodrigo: Atardecer (duet)

Ravel: Sonatine (solo: Charlotte Taylor)

Stravinsky: Five Easy Pieces (duet)

Krenek: Four Bagatelles, Op. 70 (duet)

Lutosławski: An Overheard Tune (duet)

INTERVAL: Drinks and cakes served in the refectory

Rawsthorne: The Creel (duet)

Warlock: Capriol Suite (duet)

Shostakovich: Five Preludes from Op. 34; Prelude & Fugue, Op. 87/4 (solo: Jake Spence)

Rihm: Several Short Waltzes - Nos. 7, 8, 9, 15, 17 & 19

Berners: Valse Bourgeoises No. 1 'Valse Brillante'

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