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Schubert by Candlelight - Alexander Karpeyev
Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Franz Schubert's greatest piano works by leading concert pianist, Alexander Karpeyev. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Le Strand, London, it will be 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
Alexander Karpeyev (piano)
Programme - All Franz Schubert
Schubert - No 19 in C minor D958
Schubert - Sonata No 13 in A D664
Alexander Karpeyev is ‘one to watch’ according to the International Piano magazine. Russian-born and trained musician, he is now resident in the UK and performs regularly here and abroad as a concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.
Karpeyev studied at the Moscow Conservatory with pianists Vera Gornostayeva and Alexander Mndoyants and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama under Joan Havill. He is the winner of the Dudley International Piano Competition as well as the Norah Sande Award and the holder of a Silver Medal from the Worshipful Company of Musicians. In 2014 he completed a performance practice doctoral degree at the City University, based on the Edna Iles Medtner Collection at the British Library. Karpeyev is often asked to give masterclasses and lectures on Russian performing practice.
Fri 27th Jun, 8pm
St Mary Le Strand Church, The Strand, London WC2R 1ES
Thu 27 June