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Rachmaninov by Candlelight
Enjoy an exceptional recital of some of Rachmaninov's finest piano works performed by renowned concert pianist Martin Cousin. Set in the beautiful venue of St Mary Le Strand, London
Add to my Calendar 04-04-2024 20:00 04-04-2024 22:00 36 Rachmaninov by Candlelight Enjoy an exceptional recital of some of Rachmaninov's finest piano works performed by renowned concert pianist Martin Cousin. Set in the beautiful venue of St Mary Le Strand, London, it'll be a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night out.Martin Cousin is now regarded as one of the most exceptional pianists of his generation, having been awarded 1st Prize at the 2005 Ettore Pozzoli International Piano Competition (Seregno, Italy) and Gold Medal at the 2003 Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition (London). Martin has appeared regularly in the major British musical venues since graduating from the Royal College of Music, making his London solo debut at the Purcell Room in 1998. Numerous solo recitals followed, notably at the Wigmore Hall on multiple occasions. He has performed as concerto soloist with the London Philharmonic, Halle, Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia and BBC Concert Orchestras. Performances further afield have included tours of New Zealand, the US, Italy and concerts in Stockholm, Brussels, Toronto, Tokyo, Berne and The Hague. Alongside his solo schedule, chamber music has taken him to Prague, Tokyo, Indonesia and Thailand, Zimbabwe and Barbados and he is a member of the Aquinas Piano Trio. Martin's hands are also featured on the big screen in the Oscar-winning film "Shine", for the scenes involving Rachmaninov's 3rd Concerto. St Mary Le Strand Church, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England
Programme
Sergei Rachmaninov – Morceaux de fantaisie, Op.3
Sergei Rachmaninov – Moments musicaux, Op.16
Performers
Martin Cousin – piano
Programme Note
Enjoy an exceptional recital of some of Rachmaninov's finest piano works performed by renowned concert pianist Martin Cousin. Set in the beautiful venue of St Mary Le Strand, London, it'll be a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There are many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your night out.
Martin Cousin is now regarded as one of the most exceptional pianists of his generation, having been awarded 1st Prize at the 2005 Ettore Pozzoli International Piano Competition (Seregno, Italy) and Gold Medal at the 2003 Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition (London). Martin has appeared regularly in the major British musical venues since graduating from the Royal College of Music, making his London solo debut at the Purcell Room in 1998. Numerous solo recitals followed, notably at the Wigmore Hall on multiple occasions. He has performed as concerto soloist with the London Philharmonic, Halle, Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia and BBC Concert Orchestras. Performances further afield have included tours of New Zealand, the US, Italy and concerts in Stockholm, Brussels, Toronto, Tokyo, Berne and The Hague. Alongside his solo schedule, chamber music has taken him to Prague, Tokyo, Indonesia and Thailand, Zimbabwe and Barbados and he is a member of the Aquinas Piano Trio. Martin's hands are also featured on the big screen in the Oscar-winning film "Shine", for the scenes involving Rachmaninov's 3rd Concerto.
