A Journey of Sensation and Virtuosity
Become immersed in an ‘evocation of the senses’ where the piano serves as both a delicate paintbrush and a thundering orchestra. From the poetic tenderness of Schumann’s Arabeske to the shimmering aquatic textures of Ravel’s Jeux d’eau, today’s programme explores the profound connection of sound, story and soul.
Experience the romantic yearning of Liszt’s Italian-inspired sonnets, the architectural brilliance of Bach’s Violin Partita through the eyes of the great Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, the emotional depth of Chopin’s great Fourth Ballade, culminating in the technical fireworks of Kapustin’s jazz-infused Variations. Join pianist, Simon Shewring, for an afternoon of piano music that promises to linger long after the final note has faded.
Programme
Arabeske in C Major, Op.18 SCHUMANN
Suite from the Violin Partita in E major, BWV 1006 BACH/RACHMANINOFF
Prelude
Gavotte
Gigue
Jeux d’eau RAVEL
Three pieces from ‘Années de Pèlerinage’ LISZT
Year 2 – Italy S.161
Sonetto 104 del Petrarca
Sonetto 123 del Petrarca
Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op.52 CHOPIN
Variations, Op.41 KAPUSTIN
Start time: 4pm
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes (including an interval)
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
We have 4 wheelchair and companion seats available that are located in Row O at the back of our orchestra hall.
If you have any assistance needs and wish to discuss this before booking, please contact our Customer Relations team. You can do this via our webchat service or by emailing tickets@wmc.org.uk
HYNT SCHEME
Free tickets for carers and companions. Find out more about the Hynt access scheme.
