This concert celebrates the bicentenary of the births of Frederick Chopin and Robert Schumann, two of the great masters of the piano. We are delighted to welcome back to Rye Nikolai Demidenko one of the world's finest interpreters of the Romantics. "Demidenko's razor-sharp articulacy and immaculate dexterity are complemented by the finest musical grace and individuality" Gramophone magazine (Chopin CD)

PROGRAMME:

Chopin

Berceuse Op. 57
Bolero Op. 19
Tarantelle Op.43
Allegro de Concert Op.46
Impromptu Op. 36
Variations on La Ci Darem La Mano Op. 2

Schumann

Faschingsschwank aus Wien Op.26
Carnaval Op.9