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Isata Kanneh-Mason in recital

,Milton Court Concert Hall
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One of Britain’s most talked-about young pianists gives an imaginative and characteristic solo recital, encompassing works from Beethoven and Clara Schumann to Barber and Gershwin. 

Isata Kanneh-Mason’s recent debut album Romance ‘ranks among the most charming and engaging debuts I can recall’ wrote Gramophone’s Jeremy Nicholas. But there’s more to this charismatic young pianist than just an intense sensitivity, and in this beautifully devised solo recital she shows her full, imposing range.

There’s no shortage of romanticism in her programme; in fact, after opening with Beethoven’s sparkling early sonata, she dives deep into the imaginative realm of night, with nocturnes by composers ranging from John Field and Clara Schumann to Poulenc and Samuel Barber. But she also tackles Barber’s towering, ferociously difficult Piano Sonata – a powerful statement of intent from a real rising star of British piano.

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This performance will end at approximately 9.30pm, including a 20 minute interval.

Programme

  • Beethoven   Sonata No 2 in A major, Op 2 No 2
  • Field   Nocturne No 5 in B-flat major
  • C Schumann   Nocturne, Op 6 No 2
  • Chopin   Nocturne No 13 in C minor, Op 48 No 1
  • Barber   Nocturne, Op 33
  • Poulenc   Nocturne No 5 Phalènes
  • Nocturne   No 7 Assez allant
  • Gershwin   Three Preludes
  • Barber   Piano Sonata in E-flat minor

Performers

  • Isata Kanneh-Mason   piano

Reviews

‘Kanneh-Mason realises every expressive moment with sensitivity.‘
Classicalsource

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Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available