Romantic Cello by Candlelight at St George's Hanover Square, London on Friday 18th May 2018

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Romantic Cello by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 18-05-2018 19:30 18-05-2018 21:30 36 Romantic Cello by Candlelight Exceptional and eclectic cellist, Chris Grist, gives a rare solo recital in one of London's most exceptional churches. In his new duo with internationally acclaimed pianist, Daniel Grimwood, the pair explore the rich and rewarding cello repertoire with pieces from the top drawer of romantic chamber music, culminating in Rachmaninov's astounding and outstanding Cello Sonata. Chris is in great demand both in the UK and abroad. His extraordinary versatility sees him perform repertoire from the baroque era to the present day. Chris is principal cellist and Artistic Director of one of Europe’s most acclaimed chamber ensembles, London Concertante, with whom he performs all over the world and has recorded numerous CDs released on labels including Chandos, CMG, Toccata Classics and Harmonia Mundi. He is founder and cellist of the much-lauded gypsy/tango band, ZUM, performing a unique fusion of folk music traditions from around the world and his performances have seen him perform on every continent and in more than a dozen countries. St George's Hanover Square, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St George's Hanover Square
Mill Street
Mayfair
London
W1S 1FX
England

Friday 18th May 2018
7:30 PM

Programme

Sergei Rachmaninov – Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op.19
Felix Mendelssohn – Song without Words in E major, Op.19 no.1
Frank Bridge – Cello Sonata, H.125
Robert Schumann – Fantasiestücke for piano, Op.12

Performers

Daniel Grimwood – piano
Chris Grist – cello

Programme Note

Exceptional and eclectic cellist, Chris Grist, gives a rare solo recital in one of London's most exceptional churches. In his new duo with internationally acclaimed pianist, Daniel Grimwood, the pair explore the rich and rewarding cello repertoire with pieces from the top drawer of romantic chamber music, culminating in Rachmaninov's astounding and outstanding Cello Sonata.

Chris is in great demand both in the UK and abroad. His extraordinary versatility sees him perform repertoire from the baroque era to the present day. Chris is principal cellist and Artistic Director of one of Europe’s most acclaimed chamber ensembles, London Concertante, with whom he performs all over the world and has recorded numerous CDs released on labels including Chandos, CMG, Toccata Classics and Harmonia Mundi. He is founder and cellist of the much-lauded gypsy/tango band, ZUM, performing a unique fusion of folk music traditions from around the world and his performances have seen him perform on every continent and in more than a dozen countries.

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