Debussy Preludes by Candlelight - Strand International Piano Series

St Mary le Strand (The Jewel of the Strand) plays host to the third Strand International Piano Series, further to its launch to great acclaim in the 2022-23 season.

The theme of this year's series will be Debussy's Preludes. Composed between 1909 and 1913, these are testament to Debussy's innovative approach to piano music and his mastery of impressionistic techniques. The two books of preludes, each containing twelve pieces, showcase Debussy's ability to evoke vivid imagery, moods, and atmospheres through music.

Featuring
Ashley Fripp (piano)

Programme
J. S. Bach - French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV 816

C. Debussy
Des pas sur la neige
La puerta del vino

J. S. Bach arr. W. Kempff
Siciliano from Flute Sonata No. 2, BWV 1031

L. v. Beethoven
Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10 No. 2

J. Brahms
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 119

About Ashley Fripp
British pianist Ashley Fripp has performed extensively as recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and Australia in many of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Highlights include the Carnegie Hall (New York), Musikverein (Vienna), Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), the Philharmonie halls of Cologne, Paris, Luxembourg and Warsaw, the Bozar (Brussels), the Royal Festival, Barbican and Wigmore Halls (London), the Laeiszhalle (Hamburg), Palace of Arts (Budapest), the Megaron (Athens), Konzerthaus Dortmund, the Gulbenkian Auditorium (Lisbon) and the Konserthus (Stockholm).