Details
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
London
SW1X 9DQ
England
Programme
Modest Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition
Franz Liszt – Années de pèlerinage II: Dante Sonata
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no.2, S.244/2
Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.4 in F minor, Op.52
Performers
David Helfgott – piano
Programme Note
Immortalised by Geoffrey Rush’s Oscar-winning performance in the heart-breaking movie Shine, David Helfgott is one of today’s most recognisable pianists on the international stage. His loyal audiences worldwide respond to his unique style of performing as to no other artist, celebrating with him in his concert-making his triumph over adversity to become one of the most successful pianists of his generation. Helfgott’s personality and performance, much like the eccentric Glenn Gould before him, sweep away dusty cobwebs from the sometimes stuffy world of classical music, inspiring young and old both musically and personally.