Celebrity Piano Recital: Peter Donohoe

Thu 5 Mar 2009 7:30pm at Town Hall

Peter Donohoe’s performances are a dazzling fusion of passion, virtuosity and intellectual rigour. His recital ranges from the majesty of Bach to the superhuman demands of Liszt’s B minor Sonata. Before that come magical works by Brahms reflecting the mature wisdom of the composer’s old age and the untamed ardour of his youth.

BBC music magazine’s editor, Oliver Condy, explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert:
_“The indefatigable Peter Donohoe launches into a brave programme here – Busoni’s technically astounding transcription of one of Bach’s great organ works sits next to Liszt’s greatest piece for the piano – the colossal Sonata. And as Donohoe is one of the most skilled musicians in this repertoire, the evening’s music-making should be full of plenty of memorable pyrotechnics…”

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6.15pm pre-concert talk

Tickets £5-£20

Please note that the choir area is bench seating, the benches are behind the stage area, and there is limited legroom and no back support. The view of the stage from this area is limited.

Brahms Six Pieces, Op 118 20’
Brahms Sonata No 3 in F minor, Op 5 28’
Bach-Busoni Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, BWV564 15’
Liszt Sonata in B minor 27’

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