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St Mary Le Strand Church
Strand
The Strand
London
WC2R 1ES
England
Programme
George Frideric Handel – Chaconne in G major, HWV 435 (arr. for marimbas)
Robert Schumann – Fantasie in C major, Op.17
Claude Debussy – Preludes, Book I: Voiles; Feux d'artifice; La cathedrale Engloutie; Les Collines d'Anacapri
Claude Debussy – Preludes, Book I: La Fille aux Chevaux de Lin
Robert Schumann – Die Blume der Ergebung, Op.82 no.2
Robert Schumann – Vogel als Prophet, Op.82 no.7
Robert Schumann – Waldszenen, Op.82
Performers
Renata Konyicska – piano
Programme Note
St Mary le Strand (The "Jewel" of the Strand) plays host to the third Strand International Piano Series. Further to it's launch to great acclaim in the 2022-23, the coming season will feature Debussy's much-loved preludes. London's most intimate concert venue boasts stunning architecture, beautiful acoustics and a brand new Steinway concert grand piano. St Mary le Strand is also well situated with many restaurants and bars nearby to complete your evening.
About Renata Konyicska
Praised for her “sparkling, crystal-clear passage-work” (Classical Music Daily) and imagination, Hungarian-British pianist Renata Konyicska has been described as a “true international talent” and her playing as a “triumph of musicianship” (Stratford Herald). She has played solo and chamber music concerts in festivals such as IMS Prussia Cove, Nuits Classiques Megeve, Festival de Piano Classique Biarritz, Encuentro de Musica y Academia de Santander, Internationale Sommerakademie der ISA Reichenau and Liszt Week Esztergom, where she has been a regular artist since its launch.
