William Howard is one of Britain’s leading pianists, enjoying a career that has taken him to over 40 different countries. His performing life consists of solo recitals, concerto performances and guest appearances with chamber ensembles and instrumentalists. In 1983 he founded the Schubert Ensemble, with which he performed for the full 35 years of the Ensemble’s existence. William performs regularly at major venues and festivals in the UK and can be heard frequently on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. He has made over forty CD recordings and premiered several dozen new works by leading composers from the UK and abroad.  www.williamhoward.co.uk

A thoughtful, poetic player  The Sunday Times

A pianist of quite special lustrousness and versatility  The Independent

PROGRAMME:

Felix Mendelssohn:  Rondo Capriccioso Op.14

Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel: January, February, June and November from Das Jahr

Roffredo Caetani:  Impromptu in A minor Op.9 No.3

Roffredo Caetani: Impromptu in E flat Op.9 No.4

Fryderyk Chopin:  Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor Op.31

Fryderyk Chopin:  Ballade No. 1 in G minor Op.23

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This is an in person-only event.

This concert is generously supported by Michael and Alessandra Griffiths