Monday 24 March 2025
7pm
Milton Court Concert Hall
Soundscapes
Alexander Soares director
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Milton Court
Eating is not permitted in the auditorium. Drinks are allowed inside the auditorium in polycarbonates.
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Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Founded in 1880 by the City of London Corporation
Chair of the Board of Governors
The Hon. Emily Benn
Principal
Professor Jonathan Vaughan
Vice-Principal & Director of Music
Armin Zanner
Welcome
Soundscapes presents Guildhall School’s talented pianists in an evening of sonic exploration that delves into the rich, imaginative world of contemporary piano music. Directed by professor Alexander Soares, this concert showcases the culmination of a six-month project focused on the creative exploration of sound, colour, and resonance in the superb acoustics of Milton Court Concert Hall. The recital includes rarely performed works reflecting the individuality of the pianist, with carefully curated selections that embrace diversity and celebrate personal artistic identity.
Programme
Henri Dutilleux Trois préludes pour piano
I. D’ombre et de silence
II. Sur un même accord
III. Le jeu des contraires
Luke Lally-Maguire piano
Tōru Takemitsu Rain Tree Sketch I & II
Donglai Shi piano
Oliver Knussen Prayer Bell Sketch for Piano, Op 29
Tōru Takemitsu Les yeux clos II
Mai Nakase piano
Robert Saxton Chacony for Piano, Left Hand
David Palmer piano
Interval (10 minutes)
Toshio Hosokawa Melodia II
Julia Metzmacher piano
John Corigliano Etude Fantasy
Etude No 1: For the Left Hand Alone
Etude No 2: Legato
Etude No 3: Fifths to Thirds
Etude No 4: Ornaments
Etude No 5: Melody
Abhinath Berry piano
Geneviève Ackerman Sept chants pour devenir un arbre
I. Pour devenir racine
II. Pour devenir écorce
III. Pour devenir branche
IV. Pour devenir feuille
V. Pour devenir sève
VI. Pour devenir fleur
VII. Pour devenir fruit
Chloé Dumoulin piano
Forthcoming Events
Piano Masterclass with Martin Sturfält
26 March 2025
Silk Street Music Hall
We're delighted to welcome Swedish pianist Martin Sturfält to work with outstanding Guildhall School pianists in this open masterclass.
30 April 2025
Milton Court Concert Hall
Guildhall pianists perform a programme of varied repertoire as part of our ‘at six’ series.
Piano Masterclass with Richard Goode
8 May 2025
Milton Court Concert Hall
Guildhall School is delighted to welcome back Richard Goode to work with outstanding Guildhall School pianists in this open masterclass.
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