Name: Kathryn Stott piano
Start: 2024-10-11T19:30:00
Location: Wigmore Hall

This autumn and winter, London will resonate with the enchanting melodies of French music, highlighted by the remarkable works of Lili Boulanger. From the evocative Requiem by Gabriel Fauré at the Royal Albert Hall to the nostalgic songs at Wigmore Hall, immerse yourself in a series of concerts honoring the rich legacy of French composers.

A Celebration of Lili Boulanger and French Music Across London

Get ready for an exceptional series of piano concerts at Wigmore Hall, London, featuring a host of world-class pianists such as Yoav Levanon, Pavel Kolesnikov, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, and more, all paying homage to the timeless works of Fryderyk Chopin.

A Chopin Celebration: World-Class Pianists Perform in London at Wigmore Hall

London is set to host a series of spectacular events that pay tribute to the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. From the innovative Martin Fröst Family Trio at Wigmore Hall to the Berliner Barock Solisten's complete keyboard concertos at the Barbican Centre, Bach enthusiasts are in for a treat. Highlights include the dance-based programme by Martin Fröst, the Scandinavian-flavored Lodestar Trio, Will Gregory’s retro-futurist Moog Ensemble, and the final London recital of pianist Kathryn Stott. Experience the grandeur of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, the evocative Four Seasons by Candlelight, Simon Johnson's Advent journey, Jonathan Plowright's refined pianism, and a night of Baroque hits with Julia Bullock and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

Unmissable Bach Performances in London: A Celebration of Baroque Masterpieces

London is set to be mesmerized by the timeless works of Maurice Ravel, along with pieces by Fauré, Boulanger, and other classical giants. From the sensual ballet 'Daphnis and Chloe' at the Royal Albert Hall to Kathryn Stott's final recital at Wigmore Hall, and the evocative 'Le Tombeau de Couperin' at Royal Festival Hall, classical music enthusiasts are in for a treat. Don't miss out on these spectacular performances celebrating the magic of Ravel and more across the city's iconic venues.

Ravel's Masterpieces Shine in London's Classical Music Scene

London is set to be the stage for an exceptional series of musical events featuring the renowned composer Caroline Shaw. From contemporary string arrangements at Southbank Centre to intimate performances at Wigmore Hall and a unique journey through classical pieces at Smith Square Hall, these events offer a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. Highlights include Shaw's own compositions and collaborations, such as 'The Evergreen' with the Scottish Ensemble and 'Entr’acte' with the Kamus String Quartet.

Experience Caroline Shaw's Masterpieces Across London

This fall, London’s Wigmore Hall will be the epicenter of a spectacular series of events celebrating the genius of Dmitry Shostakovich. From chamber music to solo piano recitals, the lineup promises an unforgettable experience for classical music enthusiasts. Highlights include the IMS Prussia Cove concert featuring Aaron Wolff on cello, a unique piano duo performance by Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy, Kathryn Stott's farewell recital, and many more. Join us to explore the rich musical dialogues and emotional depth that Shostakovich's works offer.

Celebrate Shostakovich in London: A Month of Musical Masterpieces at Wigmore Hall

London is set to be enchanted by the timeless compositions of Edvard Grieg this fall. From the orchestral beauty of the Mill Hill Music Club and the Philharmonia Orchestra's Nordic Soundscapes series at the Southbank Centre, to Kathryn Stott's final London recital at Wigmore Hall, these events promise to deliver an extraordinary auditory experience.

Unforgettable Grieg Performances Light Up London's Musical Scene

This fall, London becomes a hub of musical wonder as the city hosts a series of exceptional concerts celebrating the brilliance of Ástor Piazzolla. From the English Chamber Orchestra's innovative take on 'The Four Seasons' at Cadogan Hall to Kathryn Stott's final public recital at Wigmore Hall, and the mesmerizing piano duo Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung, these events promise a rich tapestry of orchestral and piano performances. Don't miss these unforgettable evenings of music that pay homage to one of the greatest composers of tango.

Celebrating Piazzolla: Unmissable Concerts in London

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Wigmore Hall

JANE S is a London-based singer-songwriter and producer originally from Paris. She experiments with sounds and textures to create an eclectic blend of neo-soul, jazz, electronic, classical and alternative pop. In 2024, she released 'Around Us' and 'Vibing With You', and her debut EP, coming in 2026, will delve deeper into this conceptual world. On stage, her energy is magnetic and highly contagious. Get ready to embark on a journey!

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Charles Wood, who died 100 years ago at the age of 60, is best known for his Anglican choral music and as the man who taught, among others, Howells and Vaughan Williams. The Bridge String Quartet, ardent champion of composers from the British Isles, celebrates the Armagh-born musician’s centenary with three fine chamber works, including the radiant String Quartet in D and Variations on an Irish Folk Tune, a blend of Brahmsian ingenuity and eloquence.

The Bridge String Quartet

Few can match the dazzling brilliance and zen-like focus that Boris Giltburg brings to every performance. His latest Wigmore Hall recital would command attention for no other reason than its inclusion of Liszt’s Sonata in B minor, a titanic monument of Romantic music. Yet the Moscow-born Israeli pianist places Liszt’s single-movement masterwork in company with a succession of musically powerful, technically-demanding compositions, crowned by Gaspard de la nuit, Ravel’s mesmerising suite of character pieces.

Boris Giltburg piano

Ilumina fully lives up to the meaning of its name, which comes from the Portuguese verb ‘to illuminate’ or ‘to enlighten’. Founded in 2015 by violist Jennifer Stumm to offer world-class training and opportunities to talented musicians from disadvantaged backgrounds, the ensemble travels far from its home on an organic coffee farm near Sao Paolo, Brazil to reach the world’s leading concert halls. Only a poet could do justice to the combustible energy, collective commitment and life-enhancing artistry cultivated by Ilumina’s amazing players.

Ilumina

The Heath Quartet, formed at the Royal Northern College of Music in 2002, has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Wigmore Hall and built a devoted following thanks to performances that make creative sparks fly. Its latest programme takes wing with Britten’s 3 Divertimenti, conceived in 1936 as part of Go play, boy, play, a projected suite of character portraits depicting old school chums, and flourishes in two contrasting quartets by Mozart and Robert Schumann.

Heath Quartet

Led by Michael Collins, Wigmore Hall Soloists brings together some of the world’s finest musicians to form a unique, flexible chamber ensemble. Its latest concert unites two masterworks for wind and string ensemble. Beethoven’s carefree Septet became an international hit during his lifetime, while Schubert’s Octet was brought to life by many of the musicians who gave the Septet’s first performance.

Wigmore Soloists

Virtuoso cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and the Jupiter Ensemble bring Vivaldi’s brilliance to life in a programme of concertos, overtures and chamber gems. From the Concerto for 2 Cellos RV531, with Bruno Philippe, to the elegance of the L’Olimpiade overture and the shimmering lute concerto, this is Baroque vitality at its most exhilarating.

Nicolas Altstaedt cello; Bruno Philippe cello; Thomas Dunford artistic director, lute; Jupiter Ensemble

Austrian composer Ignace Pleyel, who studied with Haydn, found lasting fame as a pioneer of piano building. His Paris-based company continued producing fine instruments after his death in 1831, influencing the development of piano works by, among others, Chopin and Debussy. Finghin Collins, inspired to pay homage to Pleyel after playing on a rebuilt Pleyel 280 concert grand piano dating from 1937, includes beautiful miniatures by the Franco-Irish composer Joseph O’Kelly and Georges Pfeiffer, both partners in the Pleyel firm.

Finghin Collins piano

Musik für 3 Streicher, a product of the composer’s mid-20s, sets out to encompass the span of human emotions and experience. Ilya Gringolts, Lawrence Power and Nicolas Altstaedt begin their expedition through the string trio repertoire with two movements from Wolfgang Rihm’s monumental work. Their programme also includes the remarkable Ricercari by Roman Haubenatock-Ramati, who escaped Nazi and Stalinist persecution to join General Anders’s Polish Army and survived the Second World War to become editor of new music for Universal Edition in Vienna.

Ilya Gringolts violin; Lawrence Power viola; Nicolas Altstaedt cello

Johannes Moser, known for performances seasoned by his capacious imagination and poetic artistry, is joined by his regular duo partner Andrei Korobeinikov in a programme hallmarked by two fascinating pairings of works. Nadia Boulanger’s 3 pieces, composed in 1914, provide a playful introduction to the five contrasting movements of the Cello Sonata Britten wrote for Mstislav Rostropovich in 1961, while Rachaminov’s Vocalise makes a charming companion to the cello version of César Franck’s weighty Violin Sonata.

Johannes Moser cello; Andrei Korobeinikov piano

Rediscovered and published posthumously in 2007, Messiaen’s early Fantaisie sets the mood for Carolin Widmann’s uplifting recital with her long-term duo partner Alexander Lonquich. The German violinist, praised by BBC Music Magazine for her ‘beguiling subtlety of phrasing, tonal colour and dynamic shading’, continues with three different approaches to the sonata genre, each distinguished by their bold ideas and abundance of melodic invention.

Carolin Widmann violin; Alexander Lonquich piano

Konstantin Krimmel baritone; Ammiel Bushakevitz piano

Following a long and highly successful career as both a solo and a collaborative pianist, as well as a festival and concert series programmer, Kathryn Stott has decided to step down from public recitals from the end of this year – though many of her other creative activities will continue. Wigmore audiences will be delighted to partake in this special celebration of her exceptional artistry in her last London recital appearance.

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