Lunchtime Concert: Chopin's Cello Sonata

Chopin/Franchomme Grand Duo Concertante on themes from Robert le Diable
Schumann 3 Fantasiestücke Op 73
Chopin Cello Sonata in G minor Op 65
Philip Higham, cello
Alasdair Beatson, piano
Two fantastic Scottish musicians conclude our Spring BBC Chopin survey. The cello sonata is a very late composition and is full of the romantic lyrical pathis which makes Chopin’s music so hauntingly addictive.
‘Philip Higham’s playing was stunningly virtuosic and expressive with fabulous tone from start to finish’ Edinburgh Music Review
‘Alasdair Beatson’s flawless technique also means that the listener can focus exclusively on the music’ The Strad
Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Add soup and a sandwich for just £8 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)
Schumann 3 Fantasiestücke Op 73
Chopin Cello Sonata in G minor Op 65
Philip Higham, cello
Alasdair Beatson, piano
Two fantastic Scottish musicians conclude our Spring BBC Chopin survey. The cello sonata is a very late composition and is full of the romantic lyrical pathis which makes Chopin’s music so hauntingly addictive.
‘Philip Higham’s playing was stunningly virtuosic and expressive with fabulous tone from start to finish’ Edinburgh Music Review
‘Alasdair Beatson’s flawless technique also means that the listener can focus exclusively on the music’ The Strad
Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Add soup and a sandwich for just £8 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)
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