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FREE Lunchtime Concert piano 4 hands - music by Ravel, Delius, Chabrie
The Delius Society hosts a FREE lunchtime recital of piano music for four hands at one piano, performed by the Frith Rolfe Piano Duo.
PROGRAMME
Ravel: 'Mother Goose' Suite
Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring, (transcribed by Peter Warlock)
Chabrier: Valse II, in E major, from 3 Romantic Waltzes
Delius: In a Summer Garden, (transcribed by Peter Warlock)
Mélanie Bonis: Six Valses-Caprice, Op 87
PERFORMERS
Ben Frith and Heidi Rolfe, piano
“Roses, lilies, and one thousand scented flowers....” is part of an inscription from composer Frederick Delius to his wife, Jelka Rosen, included in his score of ‘ In a Summer Garden’. This quote could easily describe today’s programme, with its transcriptions of Delius by Peter Warlock and delicious four hand pieces by leading French composers - with their abundance of sensual impressions.
Delius’ life began here in Bradford, but it is not surprising that later years were spent in France, where his musical style seemed more akin. Turning his back on both atonality and previous classical structures, Delius embraced the impressionistic genre, creating his own inimitable musical world. The Frith Rolfe Piano Duo bring Delius back to his home town along with some kindred spirits!
Don't miss this FREE concert - if you would like to, you can reserve your spot using the link from the Eventbrite page
PROGRAMME
Ravel: 'Mother Goose' Suite
Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring, (transcribed by Peter Warlock)
Chabrier: Valse II, in E major, from 3 Romantic Waltzes
Delius: In a Summer Garden, (transcribed by Peter Warlock)
Mélanie Bonis: Six Valses-Caprice, Op 87
PERFORMERS
Ben Frith and Heidi Rolfe, piano
“Roses, lilies, and one thousand scented flowers....” is part of an inscription from composer Frederick Delius to his wife, Jelka Rosen, included in his score of ‘ In a Summer Garden’. This quote could easily describe today’s programme, with its transcriptions of Delius by Peter Warlock and delicious four hand pieces by leading French composers - with their abundance of sensual impressions.
Delius’ life began here in Bradford, but it is not surprising that later years were spent in France, where his musical style seemed more akin. Turning his back on both atonality and previous classical structures, Delius embraced the impressionistic genre, creating his own inimitable musical world. The Frith Rolfe Piano Duo bring Delius back to his home town along with some kindred spirits!
Don't miss this FREE concert - if you would like to, you can reserve your spot using the link from the Eventbrite page
Friday 19 June
Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford, Yorkshire, West Yorkshire BD1 4EH
FREE, no ticket required!If you would like to, you can reserve your spot using the link from the Eventbrite page.
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