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John Irving performs Beethoven

Part of the Sunday at Six - 2018 Series

Add to my Calendar 30-09-2018 18:00 30-09-2018 20:00 36 John Irving performs Beethoven Acclaimed fortepianist John Irving will perform three of Beethoven’s sonatas, Tempest, Moonlight and Pathétique on a copy of an 18th Century fortepiano after Walter made by Paul McNulty. International Piano has described his Beethoven playing as ‘Excellent…played with historical awareness and humour’. John’s performances on fortepiano challenge traditional expectations of the piano repertoire of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, going beyond the notated texts into an improvisatory mode of creative engagement with the score that recaptures performance expectations in the 18th century. By turns virtuosic and extemporary, his performances are noted for their accessible engagement with audiences, offering fresh insights into this repertoire.An event not to be missed! Canton Uniting Church, Cardiff DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Canton Uniting Church
Cowbridge Road East
Canton
Cardiff
CF5 1LQ
Wales

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.17 in D minor 'Tempest', Op.31 no.2
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.8 in C minor 'Pathétique', Op.13
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2

Performers

John Irving – piano

Programme Note

Acclaimed fortepianist John Irving will perform three of Beethoven’s sonatas, Tempest, Moonlight and Pathétique on a copy of an 18th Century fortepiano after Walter made by Paul McNulty. 

International Piano has described his Beethoven playing as ‘Excellent…played with historical awareness and humour’. John’s performances on fortepiano challenge traditional expectations of the piano repertoire of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, going beyond the notated texts into an improvisatory mode of creative engagement with the score that recaptures performance expectations in the 18th century. By turns virtuosic and extemporary, his performances are noted for their accessible engagement with audiences, offering fresh insights into this repertoire.

An event not to be missed!

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