Details
St George's Hall
St George's Place
Liverpool
L1 1JJ
England
Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue (arr. Farrington)
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in A major 'Military', Op.40 no.1
Frédéric Chopin – Etude in C minor 'The Revolutionary', Op.10 no.12
Frédéric Chopin – Etude in G flat major 'Black Keys', Op.10 no.5
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.1 in B minor, Op.20
Claude Debussy – Claire de lune (arr. flute and strings)
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody no.2, S.244/2
Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Franz Schubert – Impromptus, D.899: selection
Performers
Warren Mailley-Smith – piano
Programme Note
On Saturday 10th November 2018 at 7:30pm, in the heart of Liverpool, the walls of St George’s Hall will resound to the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin and Liszt played by British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, under the warm flicker of candlelight.
Described as 'Stunning' by Classic FM and 'The embodiment of the modern Romantic Concert pianist’ by Musical Opinion, this outstanding pianist is a favourite with audiences and venues alike. Warren Mailley-Smith has performed for the British Royal Family on many occasions and has given acclaimed solo recitals at Carnegie and Wigmore Halls.
This evening's concert promises to take the listener on a spell-binding journey of moods and emotions. Audiences will be treated to a programme full of poetry and virtuosic display, from Debussy's Clair de Lune, to Liszt's La Campanella in addition to a number of celebrated works by Chopin. The evening concludes with Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, with its powerful melodies, driving rhythms and glittering piano writing in this compelling kaleidoscope of jazz and classical influences.
Situated directly opposite Liverpool Lime Street Station, St George’s Halls offer visitors to Liverpool an easily accessible musical treat, with its superb acoustic, beautiful interior and the convenience of all the bars and restaurants of the city on its doorstep.
So why not treat yourself to an autumnal musical treat on and join us for an evening to remember of uplifting music at St George’s Hall, performed by this sensational British pianist, making his Liverpool debut.