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Chords of Light and Shadow
Performed by Edith Pageaud
Part of the Chords of Light and Shadow - 2025 Series
Add to my Calendar 09-12-2025 19:30 09-12-2025 21:30 36 Chords of Light and Shadow Renowned for her dazzling technique and deeply expressive artistry, Pageaud has captivated audiences around the world. Her recent first prizes at the Drome de Guitares (2022), Roland Dyens International (2023), and Florence International Guitar Competition Alvaro Company (Italy) affirm her status as one of today’s most exciting young guitarists. In this recital, Pageaud invites listeners on a journey through centuries and styles — from the meditative minimalism of Philip Glass to the Baroque intricacies of Heinrich Biber, from Schubert’s lyrical poetry to the transcendent spirituality of Messiaen. Her program explores the emotional and expressive potential of the guitar in works both intimate and grand. Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Hallé at St Michael's
36 - 38 George Leigh Street
Ancoats
Manchester
M4 5DG
England
Tickets
Prices: from £19, group discounts available
Book Tickets
Programme
Philip Glass – Glassworks: 1. Opening
Johann Kaspar Mertz – Introduction et Rondo Brillant
Franz Schubert – Zur guten Nacht, D.903
Franz Schubert – Aufenthalt
Olivier Messiaen – Quatuor pour la fin du temps: Louange à l'immortalité de Jésus
Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber – Passacaglia in G minor
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
Aleksandr Scriabin – Etude in D sharp minor, Op.8 no.12
Carlos Seixas – Sonata
Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion
Atahualpa Youpanqui – El Bien Perdido
Alexandre Tansman – Passacaille
Performers
Edith Pageaud – acoustic guitar
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Programme Note
Renowned for her dazzling technique and deeply expressive artistry, Pageaud has captivated audiences around the world. Her recent first prizes at the Drome de Guitares (2022), Roland Dyens International (2023), and Florence International Guitar Competition Alvaro Company (Italy) affirm her status as one of today’s most exciting young guitarists.
In this recital, Pageaud invites listeners on a journey through centuries and styles — from the meditative minimalism of Philip Glass to the Baroque intricacies of Heinrich Biber, from Schubert’s lyrical poetry to the transcendent spirituality of Messiaen. Her program explores the emotional and expressive potential of the guitar in works both intimate and grand.
