Frederyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Nocturne in E minor
Lento con gran espressione
Fantaisie-impromptu
Ballade in G, Op.23
Nocturnes, Op.27
Impromptu in A flat, Op.2
Impromptu in F sharp, Op.29
Ballade in F, Op.38
Nocturnes, Op.55
Ballade in A flat, Op.47
Impromptu in G flat, Op.51
Ballade in F, Op.52
Nocturnes, Op.62
“Bach is an astronomer, discovering the most marvellous stars. Beethoven challenges the universe. I only try to express the soul and the heart of man.” Frederyk Chopin
James Lisney returns to the Bradshaw Hall at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with some of Chopin’s best-loved piano music. This programme displays the Polish composer’s mastery of epic narration (the ballades), profound poetry (a representative selection of nocturnes), and the skills of the salon virtuoso (the impromptus).
Piano recital featuring works by Chopin
James Lisney piano
Frederyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Nocturne in E minor
Lento con gran espressione
Fantaisie-impromptu
Ballade in G, Op.23
Nocturnes, Op.27
Impromptu in A flat, Op.2
Impromptu in F sharp, Op.29
Ballade in F, Op.38
Nocturnes, Op.55
Ballade in A flat, Op.47
Impromptu in G flat, Op.51
Ballade in F, Op.52
Nocturnes, Op.62
“Bach is an astronomer, discovering the most marvellous stars. Beethoven challenges the universe. I only try to express the soul and the heart of man.”
Frederyk Chopin
James Lisney returns to the Bradshaw Hall at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with some of Chopin’s best-loved piano music. This programme displays the Polish composer’s mastery of epic narration (the ballades), profound poetry (a representative selection of nocturnes), and the skills of the salon virtuoso (the impromptus).
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham
4pm - 5.50pm £20 / £10