The Iris Axon Concert Series Continues |
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Pianist Robert Bridge's programme includes Scriabin and Brahms
The next concert in the Iris Axon series takes place on Sunday 7 November at 4pm at Acton Hill Methodist Church. It will be given by pianist Robert Bridge who will play Scriabin Sonata- Fantasy no.2 in G sharp minor, Op.19 and Brahms Sonata in F minor, Op.5. Robert says of these pieces, “This programme brings together two sonatas written by their respective composers at the beginning of their careers: Scriabin’s Sonata-Fantasy is an evocation of the sea, both its placid tranquillity and its stormy turbulence, a piece of smouldering and scintillating piano virtuosity; Brahms’ F minor sonata is the last of a trilogy of early sonatas that pay their homage to Beethoven, at times more symphonic than pianistic. Both sonatas, coincidentally I’m sure, make use of a little repeated-note motif: in Scriabin’s hands this is variously hypnotic and urgent; for Brahms a clear reference to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.” Iris Axon Concert Series Future Concerts 4pm first Sunday of each month Programmes and tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets cost £5.00 for concessions, £6.00 for adults and £2.00 for children.
November 2, 2021
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