The Hour is Beautiful for Dancing - a very special piano recital from Giovanni Lonati raising funds for Parkinsons Society Personal note from performer: I was born in Milan, Italy in 1987, grew up there and have lived in Italy all my life, originally in Milan but for the last twelve years in Rome and surrounding areas. I went through the Italian education system including Classical High School (Liceo Classico) in Milan plenty of Latin and Greek! I now live in the beautiful province of Rome on Lake Bracciano. The area is full of spectacular scenery, plenty of historical sites and excellent walking. With an English Mother, I learnt to speak in both English and Italian from a very early age and we used to visit the UK when I was young in order to see grandparents, friends and relatives. We also went on walking holidays in the UK providing experience of life in Britain and am delighted to be able to visit different areas of interest and natural beauty such as Tetbury. I am particularly interested in the work of Parkinsons UK as my aunt is affected by this condition and am pleased to be able to offer this charitable recital. For more information about Giovanni can be found at his website:https://www.giovannilonatipianist.org Programme J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Partita n. 1 in B flat major BWV 825! ! Prelude Allemande- Courante-Sarabande-Menuet-Gigue F. Chopin (1810-1849)! ! Three Mazurkas from op. 7 ! n. 1 in b flat major n. 2 in d minor - n. 3 in f minor Polonaise op. 26 n. 1 F. Liszt (1811- 1886) La Danza transcription from G. Rossini I. Albeniz (1860- 1909) from Spanish Suite op. 47 Asturias (Leyenda) - Castilla (Seguidillas) B. Bartk (1881-1945) Romanian Folk Dances G. Lonati Paraphrase on Waltz n. 2 from the Suite for Variety Orchestra by D. ostakovi Ticket prices include a glass of prosecco and an opportunity to meet the performer and organisers at the end of the recital Advance tickets cost 15.00 On the door on the night they will cost 20.00