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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - Martin Cousin (8pm)
Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of the greatest classical and romantic works for piano by renowned concert pianist Martin Cousin, including Beethoven's masterpiece, The Moonlight Sonata. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Le Strand, London, it's a hugely appealing programme designed to help you celebrate the weekend in style! There's a good choice of bars and restaurants nearby to complete your night.
Featuring
Martin Cousin (piano)
Programme
Rachmaninov - Prelude in C# minor Op.3 no.2
Brahms - Intermezzo in A Op.118 no.2
Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Op.65 no.6
Mendelssohn - Fantasy (Scottish Sonata) Op.28
Chopin - Nocturne in Eb Op.9 no.2
Debussy - Clair de lune
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata
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 in 2001,2005 and 2011. 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.
Featuring
Martin Cousin (piano)
Programme
Rachmaninov - Prelude in C# minor Op.3 no.2
Brahms - Intermezzo in A Op.118 no.2
Grieg - Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Op.65 no.6
Mendelssohn - Fantasy (Scottish Sonata) Op.28
Chopin - Nocturne in Eb Op.9 no.2
Debussy - Clair de lune
Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata
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 in 2001,2005 and 2011. 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.
Friday 29 Sep 2023
St Mary le Strand, The Strand, London WC2R 1ES
£25, £35 *pm
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