Concerts
| Concerts |
Alma Duo: Spanish Music for Harp and Violin | |
Wed 11 December 2013, 1.10pm |
This Spanish harp and violin duo present a recital of both well-loved and lesser-known Spanish music, including new transcriptions for harp and violin, and two world premieres of new special commissions by up-and-coming Spanish composers. Come and enjoy a little Iberian warmth in the middle of the winter chill and relax from your Christmas shopping in Central London with 50 minutes of beautiful music. Marta Ramírez violin | Alicia Griffiths harp Pablo Sarasate ‘Playera’ from Spanish Dances Op. 23 | Zigeunerweisen Op. 20 Manuel de Falla ‘Asturiana’ and ‘Nana’ from Canciones populares españolas | ‘Pantomime’ and ‘Danza ritual del fuego’ from El amor brujo Álvaro González Cortés Tres estampas para violín y arpa (world premiere) Manuel López Jorge Lembranzas de Jakobsland (world premiere) Joaquín Turina Homenaje a Navarra Op. 102 www.almaduo.weebly.com | www.aliciagriffithsharp.com |
(Cancelled): Estrada do Sol (Road to the Sun) | |
Mon 16 December 2013, 1.00pm |
Astor Piazzolla Cinco piezas para guitarra Leo Brouwer Cuban Landscape with Bells Antonio Lauro Maria Carolina Manuel de Falla Siete canciones populares espanolas
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. |
A Cuban Christmas with Tradicional Cubano | |
Fri 20 December 2013, 1.10pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) Tradicional Cubano is deeply rooted in the Cuban music traditions of the 1930s-1950s. Their founder, Jose Zalba-Smith, son of Javier Zalba (former member of Irakere, Cubanismo and the Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra), is strongly committed to continuing his father's legacy. They will be performing the well-known tunes from vintage Cuba, taking inspiration from composers such as Miguel Matamoros, Eduardo Sanchez de Fuentes, Sindo Garay, Benny More and many more. The group perform their own arrangements. Jose Zalba-Smith flutes | Juan Carlos Arenas guitar | Paul Trippett double bass | Zands Duggan percussion Javier Zalba Son | Mis dos hijos | Guaracha Miguel Matamoros Lagrimas negras Abelardo Valdes Almendra Franz Xaver Gruber Silent Night Sergio González Siaba El cuarto de Tula Isolina Carillo Dos gardenias Jose Maria Vitier Contradanza festiva Image by Helen Zalba-Smith |
Nelson Freire | |
Sun 2 March 2014, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) Freire's recent recording devoted to Liszt has been praised as 'immensely distinguished.' BBC Music Magazine Brazilian pianist Nelson Freire - sought-after the world over for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire, and for his duo appearances with Martha Argerich - presents works by three musical giants. The first half consists entirely of Beethoven. In the second half, Freire opens with four of Rachmaninov's best-loved Preludes, short, atmospheric pieces rich in melody and expressiveness. The recital concludes with Schumann's sparkling cycle Carnaval, its quicksilver succession of pieces portraying a range of characters at a masked ball - among them Chopin, Paganini and Schumann's beloved Clara Wieck. Ludwig Van Beethoven Andante favori, WoO. 57 | Piano Sonata in C minor, Op. 111 Sergey Rachmaninov Prelude in C Op. 32, No.1 | Prelude in G Op. 32, No. 5 | Prelude in B minor Op. 32, No.10 | Prelude in G sharp minor, Op. 32 No.12’ Robert Schumann Carnaval Op. 9 Image by Nelson Freire |
Gabriela Montero | |
Wed 5 March 2014, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) 'It was a dazzling feat of pure inspiration. Throughout the hall, jaws dropped.' The Independent There is no other pianist quite like Gabriela Montero. The Venezuelan musician has not only won worldwide acclaim for her performances and recordings, but also for her ability to improvise. As part of Southbank Centre's Women of the World festival, Montero spotlights a remarkable female composer - Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann. Montero performs Clara's highly expressive Sonata in G minor alongside Robert's Fantasy in C major, a masterpiece inspired by his passion for her. The rest of the concert is a feast of Montero's improvisation - a rare treat for all music-lovers. Clara Schumann Piano Sonata in G minor Robert Schumann Fantasie in C Op. 17 Improvisations based on themes from the audience Image by Gabriela Montero |
Sergio Tiempo | |
Tue 29 April 2014, 7.30pm |
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!) 'He may well be the most dazzling and spontaneous pianist of his generation. Every bar sparks with a fearless, vivid and audacious life.' Gramophone Sergio Tiempo was born in Venezuela and is a former protégé of Martha Argerich. His powerful individuality has drawn rave reviews from the press worldwide. Tiempo's programme tonight is inspired by his recent new fatherhood. Each of the pieces represents the personality of a different member of his family, including Villa Lobos' 'A Prole Do Bebe' for his little daughter. But there's another family member - the audience. In an inclusive gesture, Tiempo has decided to ask you, the audience, to decide which six Chopin Etudes you would like him to play. Voting details to be announced. Johannes Brahms Intermezzo in B minor, Op.119 No. 1 Ludwig Van Beethoven Piano Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 (Appassionata) Claude Debussy ‘Reflets dans l'eau' from Images, Set 1 Sergey Prokofiev 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet for piano, Op. 75 (Selection) Chopin 6 Etudes: to be decided by audience vote! Heitor Villa-Lobos A Prole do bebê, Bk.1 (Selection) Astor Piazzolla ‘Fuga y Misterio’ Alberto Ginastera ‘Malambo' from Estancia Image by Sergio Tiempo |
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