Somerville Festival of the Piano: Romantic Reveries

Friday 21 February 2025, 7pm
Somerville College Chapel, Woodstock Road, OX1 2HT
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Tickets £7 - £15

Programme:

Scriabin: Piano Concerto in F sharp minor (arranged for two pianos)
Chausson: Poeme*
Hubay: Fantasie Brilliante on Themes from Carmen*
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor (arranged for two pianos)

Josh Asokan, Graham Caskie - pianos
James Tett - violin*

 

Join us for an evening that celebrates the passion, virtuosity, and timeless beauty of Romantic music. The programme opens with Scriabin's Piano Concerto arranged for 2 pianos - a work of breathtaking lyricism and intricate textures, showcasing the piano's poetic voice. Chausson’s Poème for violin follows, with its lush, emotional melodies, while Hubay’s Fantasie Brillante on Themes from Carmen dazzles with virtuosic violin fireworks. The program concludes with a 2-piano arrangement of Grieg's Piano Concerto - a masterpiece of Nordic Romanticism filled with fiery energy, tender lyricism, and majestic grandeur. Immerse yourself in this journey through the heart of Romantic music at its finest.