Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at St James's Church, London on Saturday 18th May 2019

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Add to my Calendar 18-05-2019 19:30 18-05-2019 21:30 36 Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Enjoy the sublime piano music of Beethoven, Schubert and Liszt played by the brilliant British concert pianist, Catherine Leonard, under the warm flicker of candlelight.   This evening's performance will take the listener on a spell-binding journey of moods and emotions. Audiences will be treated to a programme of poetry and virtuosic display, including two of Beethoven’s greatest masterpieces – the exhilarating Moonlight and Appasionata sonatas.  Lyrical gems by Schubert and the great virtuoso Liszt complete a beautifully balanced programme   Located on Piccadilly, this Christopher Wren-designed venue is conveniently situated in the heart of London’s West End, offering warm, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of a busy week. If you plan to dine out you'll be spoilt for choice with many restaurants nearby.   Prize-wining pianist Catherine Leonard studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Aaron Shorr. She also studied with Konrad Richter at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart and with Peter Feuchtwanger in London.   She has performed in many of the UK’s leading music festivals and has made her debut in many of the world’s most prestigious venues.   So why not treat yourself and join us for an evening of uplifting music at St James’ performed by this stunning British pianist? St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
W1J 9LL
England

Saturday 18th May 2019
7:30 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.14 'Moonlight', Op.27 no.2
Franz Schubert – Impromptu in G flat major, D.899 no.3
Franz Schubert – Impromptu in A flat major, D.899 no.4
Franz Schubert – Klavierstuck in E flat minor, D.436 no.1
Franz Liszt – Liebeslied 'Widmung', S.566 (tr. for piano)
Franz Liszt – Standchen, S.560 no.7 (tr. for piano)
Franz Liszt – Consolation no.3 in D flat major, S.172: Lento placido
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.23 in F minor 'Appassionata', Op.57

Performers

Catherine Leonard – piano

Programme Note

Enjoy the sublime piano music of Beethoven, Schubert and Liszt played by the brilliant British concert pianist, Catherine Leonard, under the warm flicker of candlelight.

This evening's performance will take the listener on a spell-binding journey of moods and emotions. Audiences will be treated to a programme of poetry and virtuosic display, including two of Beethoven’s greatest masterpieces – the exhilarating Moonlight and Appasionata sonatas. Lyrical gems by Schubert and the great virtuoso Liszt complete a beautifully balanced programme

Located on Piccadilly, this Christopher Wren-designed venue is conveniently situated in the heart of London’s West End, offering warm, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of a busy week. If you plan to dine out you'll be spoilt for choice with many restaurants nearby.

Prize-wining pianist Catherine Leonard studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Aaron Shorr. She also studied with Konrad Richter at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Stuttgart and with Peter Feuchtwanger in London.

She has performed in many of the UK’s leading music festivals and has made her debut in many of the world’s most prestigious venues.

So why not treat yourself and join us for an evening of uplifting music at St James’ performed by this stunning British pianist?

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