Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and more...
Some of the Purcell School’s most talented young pianists present a programme that explores how music for keyboard has developed with the advances in the instruments themselves. From Bach, writing for early keyboard instruments (harpsichord, clavichord, organ), to Beethoven who composed for fortepiano, through to Chopin, Janácek and Debussy, whose music showcases the versatility of the modern piano: journey into the history of the piano…
Prelude and Fugue in F# minor, BWV 859 Book I — J.S. Bach Beethoven Sonata Op.53 in C major — Beethoven Sonata in Bb minor, Op.35 — Chopin Images Book 2 — Debussy Sonata 1.X.1905 | I. Presentiment II. Death — Janácek