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The Goldberg Variations by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional recital of Bach's iconic Goldberg Variations, performed by renowned concert pianist Daniel Grimwood. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary le Strand in London. it's a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There's a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.
Featuring
Daniel Grimwood (piano)
Programme
The Goldberg Variations - J.S.Bach
Daniel Grimwood is best known as a world-leading exponent of 19thcentury virtuosic piano repertoire. Received with critical acclaim, Grimwood’s recordings and performances of the music of Adolf von Henselt, ensure his international reputation as a groundbreaking, inspirational musician, marking him out as a unique voice amongst his generation of pianists. His recording of Henselt's Complete Etudes garnered instant classic status by Gramophone Magazine, and awarded piano release of 2023. With an astonishing range of music within his repertoire, Daniel’s superlative level of pianism means that he is equally at home performing the music of J.S. Bach, as he is of Rubenstein or Liszt.In 2023 Daniel was invited to open the 34th Season of the highly prestigious Husum Piano Festival in Germany, with a stunning concert of works by Henry Purcell, John Field, William Sterndale Bennett, Henselt, Sophie Menter and Franz Liszt
His discs of Liszt and Chopin, performed on an 1851 Erard piano, received a unanimous chorus of praise from the press; the Liszt album was Daily Telegraph CD of the week and Editor’s Choice in Gramophone Magazine.
Featuring
Daniel Grimwood (piano)
Programme
The Goldberg Variations - J.S.Bach
Daniel Grimwood is best known as a world-leading exponent of 19thcentury virtuosic piano repertoire. Received with critical acclaim, Grimwood’s recordings and performances of the music of Adolf von Henselt, ensure his international reputation as a groundbreaking, inspirational musician, marking him out as a unique voice amongst his generation of pianists. His recording of Henselt's Complete Etudes garnered instant classic status by Gramophone Magazine, and awarded piano release of 2023. With an astonishing range of music within his repertoire, Daniel’s superlative level of pianism means that he is equally at home performing the music of J.S. Bach, as he is of Rubenstein or Liszt.In 2023 Daniel was invited to open the 34th Season of the highly prestigious Husum Piano Festival in Germany, with a stunning concert of works by Henry Purcell, John Field, William Sterndale Bennett, Henselt, Sophie Menter and Franz Liszt
His discs of Liszt and Chopin, performed on an 1851 Erard piano, received a unanimous chorus of praise from the press; the Liszt album was Daily Telegraph CD of the week and Editor’s Choice in Gramophone Magazine.
Thu 08 Feb 2024, 08:00PM - 09:00PM
£25, £35
£25, £35
St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES
Thu 8 February
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