Charles Owen – Soloist & Collaborator
BBC Radio 3 Concerts
The Festival shines a spotlight on pianist Charles Owen, described by Gramophone Magazine as “One of the finest British pianists of his generation.”
Charles Owen will bring two programmes to the Festival, first showcasing his skill as a soloist and then as a collaborator, performing duo repertoire with his long-time friend Katya Apekisheva – one of Europe’s most renowned and gifted pianists.
The concert on Monday 20 October is dedicated to Charles. His colourful programme is:
Cheryl Frances-Hoad: Stones of the Sky
Schumann: Carnaval, Op. 9
Chaminade: Sérénade Espagnole, Op.150
Chaminade: Guitare, Op. 32
De Falla: Fantasia Baetica
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin
And on Tuesday 21 October Charles will be joined by Katya Apekisheva for a programme displaying the full, sonorous breadth of the piano. The second half of this programme will be dedicated to piano duets, sure to excite and inspire:
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte
Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op.37a (selection)
INTERVAL
Mozart: Sonata in C Major for Four Hands, K521
Schubert: Fantasie in F minor, D. 940
Ravel: Mother Goose Suite
Tickets available Monday 15 September
Charles Owen’s extensive international career, festival appearances and diverse discography have earned him a reputation as one of the finest British pianists of his generation.