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Emmanuel Despax: Fantasia quasi Sonata

A celebration of Liszt

Add to my Calendar 06-06-2024 19:30 06-06-2024 21:30 36 Emmanuel Despax: Fantasia quasi Sonata Pianist Emmanuel Despax has gained international recognition as an artist whose interpretations bring a rare sincerity and imagination to the music. "A formidable talent, fleet of finger, elegant of phrase and a true keyboard colourist." (Gramophone) Tonight is focused on the music of Liszt, ahead of a new album release. A remarkable performer of romantic and post-romantic music, he has been invited to give recital performances in the UK (Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, Chipping Campden and Petworth Festivals), as well as the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham where he was appointed artistic director, in 2020, of a complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle. Past engagements include performances across Europe and South America, plus two tours of New Zealand, where he was hailed by critics for his recitals in the prestigious Fazioli International Piano Series in Auckland and concerto performances with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. "Despax is awe-inspiring in his combination of virtuosity and intellectual grasp." (International Piano) In the UK, Emmanuel Despax has played with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestras, among others. He is also regularly broadcast on Medici TV, France Musique, BBC Radio3 and Classic FM. His work as a talented broadcaster has included presenting a probing and approachable edition of BBC Radio3’s Inside Music, and he is already amassing an impressive, critically acclaimed discography. "He masters the ferocious challenges with ease, delicacy and strength." (Guardian) World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, London DD/MM/YYYY

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3 Ponton Road
Nine Elms
London
SW11 7BD
England

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Prices: £18-£32

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Programme Note

Pianist Emmanuel Despax has gained international recognition as an artist whose interpretations bring a rare sincerity and imagination to the music.

"A formidable talent, fleet of finger, elegant of phrase and a true keyboard colourist." (Gramophone)

Tonight is focused on the music of Liszt, ahead of a new album release.

A remarkable performer of romantic and post-romantic music, he has been invited to give recital performances in the UK (Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, Chipping Campden and Petworth Festivals), as well as the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham where he was appointed artistic director, in 2020, of a complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle.

Past engagements include performances across Europe and South America, plus two tours of New Zealand, where he was hailed by critics for his recitals in the prestigious Fazioli International Piano Series in Auckland and concerto performances with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

"Despax is awe-inspiring in his combination of virtuosity and intellectual grasp." (International Piano)

In the UK, Emmanuel Despax has played with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestras, among others. He is also regularly broadcast on Medici TV, France Musique, BBC Radio3 and Classic FM. His work as a talented broadcaster has included presenting a probing and approachable edition of BBC Radio3’s Inside Music, and he is already amassing an impressive, critically acclaimed discography.

"He masters the ferocious challenges with ease, delicacy and strength." (Guardian)

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