LESLIE HOWARD WIGMORE HALL RECITALS

TUESDAYS 18th OCTOBER, 25th OCTOBER & 8th NOVEMBER, 2005

Thirty years ago Leslie Howard set forth his musical credentials in a very successful debut series of three Wigmore Hall piano recitals, and his international career has never looked back: he is the most prolifically recorded solo classical pianist, and his artistry continues to engage audiences around the world. His anniversary series of three recitals reflects the breadth and depth of his musicianship. Howards great themes the music of Beethoven, Liszt, the Russians and the Scandinavians are all represented, and the juxtaposition of acknowledged masterpieces alongside rare revivals shows his unparalleled skill at constructing compelling journeys of musical discovery.

18th October 2005
BEETHOVEN Sonata no. 28 in A major, opus 101.
LISZT Sonata in B minor, S178.
SCHUMANN Faschingsschwank aus Wien, opus 26.
BEETHOVEN Wellingtons Sieg, oder Die Schlacht bei Vittoria, opus 91.
(Beethovens own transcription of his Battle Symphony).

25th October 2005
TCHAIKOVSKY Sonata (no. 3) in G major, opus 37 Grande Sonate.
GLAZUNOV Sonata no. 2 in E minor, opus 75.
RAKHMANINOV Sonata no. 1 in D minor, opus 28.

8th November 2005
HAYDN Fantasy in C major, HobXVII/4.
MOZART Fantasy in D minor, KV397.
BEETHOVEN Fantasy in G minor B major, opus 77.
SCHUBERT Fantasy in C major, D760 Wanderer.
GRIEG Fra Holbergs Tid Suite, opus 40.
SIBELIUS Sonata in F major, opus 12.
GRAINGER Jutish Medley.
GRAINGER To a Nordic Princess.