Pre-concert talk by Joseph Fort at 5:30pm in the Brockway Room

Beethoven's 'Archduke' trio has achieved mythical status in the repertoire. Probably Beethoven's last complete composition in this genre, it was also the last work he ever played on the piano publicly. This rich programme juxtaposes Beethoven's piece with two less well known piano trios: César Franck's Opus 1 from his student days, and another by Beethoven's contemporary Johann Nepomuk Hummel. This talk will consider the context in which these three trios were written, and will introduce and explore some of the music prior to the evening's performance.

Pre-concert talk by Roderick Swanston at 5.30pm in the Brockway Room

Conway Hall favourite Roderick Swanston introduces the evening’s programme, focusing on American composer Amy Beach’s Piano Trio.

Pre-concert recital by Anna Quiroga (harp) and Valentina Ciardelli (double bass) 5:30pm in the Main Hall

Royal College of Music graduates Anna Quiroga and Valentina Ciardelli present a programme of music arranged for the unusual combination of harp and double bass, from J.S. Bach to Rachmaninov’s Vocalise and Frank Zappa.

Granados Intermezzo! From Goyescas
Puccini Questo Amor, Vergogna Mia
Bottesini Fantaisie sur un Tema Della Sonambula
Rachmaninov Vocalise
Albeniz Asturias - Prelude I
Bach Jesus Maine Freude
Ciardelli Fermo Che Fai - Opalamonio
Frank Zappa Blessed Relief

Pre-Concert Recital by Ashok Klouda (cello) 5:30pm in the Main Hall

Sunday Suites 1

Over the course of six pre-concert performances, cellist Ashok Klouda explores the masterpieces which inspired him to take up the cello in the first place: J.S. Bach's Suites for Solo Cello and sets some of them alongside new works written for him by Natalie Klouda.

Pre-Concert Recital by Ashok Klouda (cello) 5:30pm in the Main Hall

Sunday Suites 2

Over the course of six pre-concert performances, cellist Ashok Klouda explores the masterpieces which inspired him to take up the cello in the first place: J.S. Bach's Suites for Solo Cello and sets some of them alongside new works written for him by Natalie Klouda.

Pre-Concert Recital by Ashok Klouda (cello) 5:30pm in the Main Hall

Sunday Suites 3

Over the course of six pre-concert performances, cellist Ashok Klouda explores the masterpieces which inspired him to take up the cello in the first place: J.S. Bach's Suites for Solo Cello and sets some of them alongside new works written for him by Natalie Klouda.

Pre-concert talk by Robert Hugill at 5.30pm in the Brockway Room

Musicologist and blogger presents an introduction to the evening’s programme

Pre-Concert Recital by Danols (guitar) 5:30pm in the Main Hall

In a rare solo recital, the colourful and wide-ranging capabilities of the electric guitar will be brought to life by Spanish guitarist, Danols. There will be no distortion, effects or other artificial enhancements. You will hear the warm, singing tone of this intrument in its purest form, rich in harmonic and dynamic possibilities. The programme will feature original compositions for the instrument alongside arrangements and improvisations on pieces by Ravel, Mompou, Piazzola and even The Beatles! Please join us for an intriguing and exciting start to the evening.