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The Strand Rising Stars Series - Phillip Leslie
As part of the exciting new Strand Rising Stars Series, in Association with The Keyboard Trust, enjoy an exceptional piano recital at the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand. A unique opportunity to hear new some of the brightest new stars of the piano world.
Featuring
Phillip Leslie (piano)
Programme
Debussy - Preludes Book 1
I. Danseuses de Delphes
II. Voiles
V. Les Collines d'Anacapri
X. La cathédrale engloutie
XI. La danse de Puck
Debussy - L’isle Joyeuse L.106
Schumann - Humoreske Op.20
I. Einfach - Sehr rasch und leicht
II. Hastig
III. Einfach und zart - Intermezzo
IV. Innig
V. Sehr lebhaft
VI. Mit einigem Pomp
VII. Zum Beschluss
Praised for his sense of “culture and refinement” by the Liszt Society, British pianist Phillip Leslie is a thought-provoking artist and has received considerable acclaim for his performances across the UK and Europe. He has been described by ESM as a “tour-de-force” and “an unassuming prodigy” by the Hastings Independent Press. He enjoys an international career having performed extensively across the UK and Europe. His concert engagements include performances at Salle Cortot, Bridgewater Hall, Steinway Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Castellon Auditorio & the Wigmore Hall. He made his ‘Emerging Artist’ debut recital at the Usher Hall at the beginning of the 2023/24 season.
Featuring
Phillip Leslie (piano)
Programme
Debussy - Preludes Book 1
I. Danseuses de Delphes
II. Voiles
V. Les Collines d'Anacapri
X. La cathédrale engloutie
XI. La danse de Puck
Debussy - L’isle Joyeuse L.106
Schumann - Humoreske Op.20
I. Einfach - Sehr rasch und leicht
II. Hastig
III. Einfach und zart - Intermezzo
IV. Innig
V. Sehr lebhaft
VI. Mit einigem Pomp
VII. Zum Beschluss
Praised for his sense of “culture and refinement” by the Liszt Society, British pianist Phillip Leslie is a thought-provoking artist and has received considerable acclaim for his performances across the UK and Europe. He has been described by ESM as a “tour-de-force” and “an unassuming prodigy” by the Hastings Independent Press. He enjoys an international career having performed extensively across the UK and Europe. His concert engagements include performances at Salle Cortot, Bridgewater Hall, Steinway Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Castellon Auditorio & the Wigmore Hall. He made his ‘Emerging Artist’ debut recital at the Usher Hall at the beginning of the 2023/24 season.
Thursday 12 June
St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1
Thu 12 Jun 2025,6:00PM - 7:00PM
£6, £15, £20
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