Andreas Haefliger Piano Schubert Piano Sonata in G D894 Beethoven Piano Sonata in B flat Op106 ‘Hammerklavier’
Two titans of the piano repertoire are performed by the formidable Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, whose combination of luxuriant richness and steely control in his impeccable playing have earnt him worldwide acclaim. Although his earlier works had been conceived for the wooden fortepiano, Beethoven needed the modern, metal-framed pianoforte to unleash his ‘Hammerklavier’ Sonata on the world, and he pushes the instrument to its limits in the Sonata’s hugely powerful, dramatic music. Before the interval, and in complete contrast, Schubert’s G major Sonata is a study in serenity, peace and luminosity, the ideal setting for Haefliger’s poetic insights. ‘at the peak of his powers… masterly’ The Sunday Times
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The Queen’s Hall Series
Dorothea Röschmann Soprano Malcolm Martineau Piano Schumann Liederkreis Op 39 Wolf Mörike Lieder (selection) Berg Seven Early Songs
A richly expressive recital of Romantic song from one of the world’s most celebrated singers. German soprano Dorothea Röschmann is widely admired for her vivid portrayals in the opera house, and her talent for dramatic characterisation is equally apparent in the concert hall. Alongside Edinburgh-born Malcolm Martineau, Röschmann performs Schumann’s Liederkreis Op 39, a set of 12 eloquent Lieder whose intense emotions and passionate melodies mark it out as one of the great Romantic song cycles. After a selection of Wolf’s wittily poetic Mörike Lieder, Röschmann closes with the Seven Early Songs by Berg, whose lush harmonies reveal the influence of Wagner and Debussy. ‘simply wonderful, soaring and expressive, blessed with a beautiful tone and painting the words with meaning.’ International Record Review ‘Martineau’s inimitable pianism is authoritative and characterful… Pure genius.’ The Scotsman This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
Saturday 17 August 11.00am
Supported by
Monday 19 August 11.00am
The Queen’s Hall
Claire and Mark Urquhart
The Queen’s Hall
Tickets £29 £26 £21 £17.50 £11 £8
Tickets £29 £26 £21 £17.50 £11 £8
1 hour 45 minutes approximately
1 hour 45 minutes approximately
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