nicholas walker, piano
Sunday 5 October, 7.30pm
Beethoven: Sonata in d minor, Op.31 No.2 (Tempest)
Chopin: Nocturnes in B and E major, Op.62 Nos.1 and 2
Lizst: Mephisto Waltz No.1
Mozart: Sonata in F major, K.332
Balakirev: Sonata in b flat minor
“outstanding, brilliant and tasteful without any exaggeration” classicalsource.com
Known for his superb programming, Nicholas Walker presents a wonderfully rich programme, culminating in Balakirev’s sweeping and original 1905 sonata, redolent of all Russia – where Walker is revered for his championing of the composer, who is still little known in the West
Beethoven: Sonata in d minor, Op.31 No.2 (Tempest)
Chopin: Nocturnes in B and E major, Op.62 Nos.1 and 2
Lizst: Mephisto Waltz No.1
Mozart: Sonata in F major, K.332
Balakirev: Sonata in b flat minor
“outstanding, brilliant and tasteful without any exaggeration” classicalsource.com
Known for his superb programming, Nicholas Walker presents a wonderfully rich programme, culminating in Balakirev’s sweeping and original 1905 sonata, redolent of all Russia – where Walker is revered for his championing of the composer, who is still little known in the West