Holywell Music Room | 4.30-5.30pm
Danny Driver, piano
Julian Anderson
‘She Hears’ from Sensation
György Ligeti
‘Galamb Borong’ from Études, Book II
‘Fém’ from Études Book II
Joshua Uzoigwe
‘Egwu Amala’ from Talking Drums
Deirdre McKay
Ash (world premiere)
Julian Anderson
‘Toucher’ from Sensation
Ligeti
‘Cordes-à-Vide’ from Études, Book I
‘Fanfares’ from Études I, Book I
Martin Suckling
Étude: Orrery (UK premiere)
Thomas Adès
Az ág (UK premiere)
Ligeti
‘L’éscalier du Diable’ from Études, Book II
In this fascinating and intriguing recital, Danny Drives explores Ligeti’s Études, placing them alongside an intriguing selection of other miniatures for piano. Especially exciting is the opportunity to hear music by Joshua Uzoigwe, one of Nigeria’s most distinguished composers, as well as the UK premieres of piano miniatures of Martin Suckling and Thomas Adès.
‘The challenge is “putting the emotional and evocative power of these pieces centre stage despite their intransigent virtuosity”. He manages to do that better than any of the other complete surveys of these pieces I’ve heard’ - The Guardian on Danny Driver’s recording of Ligeti’s Études
Where: Holywell Music Room | Oxford
When: 17 June | 4.30pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Tickets: £15 | Students £5 | Festival Pass £30