Prize-winning pianist Julian Chan presents an exciting programme of music depicting vibrant cultures and landscapes both near and far away. Featuring thrilling works by Debussy, Liszt, and Lysenko, the evening culminates with a rare complete performance of Godowsky’s Java Suite, a twelve-part virtuosic masterpiece inspired by Indonesian culture and heritage.
Experience musical kaleidoscopes exploring the furthest reaches of France, Spain, Italy, and Ukraine by the preeminent Debussy, Liszt, and Lysenko (of Prayer for Ukraine renown) – followed by which comes a rare complete performance of Godowsky’s legendary Java Suite, a twelve-part virtuosic masterpiece inspired by Indonesian culture, landscapes, and heritage.
Programme:
Debussy – Estampes, L 100
- Pagodes
- La soirée dans Grenade
- Jardins sous la pluie
Lysenko – Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes No. 2, Op. 18
Liszt – Venezia e Napoli, S. 162
- Gondoliera
- Canzone
- Tarantella
Godowsky – Java Suite
- Gamelan
- Wayang-Purwa, Puppet Shadow Plays
- Hari Besaar, The Great Day
- Chattering Monkeys at the Sacred Lake of Wendit
- Boro Budur in Moonlight
- The Bromo Volcano and the Sand Sea at Daybreak
- Three Dances
- The Gardens of Buitenzorg
- In the Streets of Old Batavia
- In the Kraton
- The Ruined Water Castle at Djokja
A Court Pageant in Solo
Tickets: £15, students/children £10.