Angela Hewitt plays Bach’s Goldberg Variations

Sat 30 May 7:30pm at Town Hall

Bach’s Goldberg Variations is regarded as one of classical music’s most iconic works: a universal masterpiece that somehow reconciles simplicity and complexity, pleasure and profundity, music and mathematics. Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt is one of the work’s greatest living interpreters, playing it here in the intimate surroundings of Town Hall.

Classic FM’s Anne-Marie Minhall says of tonight’s recommended concert:
‘After Leif Ove Andsnes appearing in the Town Hall earlier in May, what a treat to welcome another phenomenal pianist, Angela Hewitt before the month is out. Angela Hewitt is also one of many musicians who keeps fans up-to-date with an online blog on her official website angelahewitt.com . You can keep track of her relentless performance schedule (one day Rome, the next London before moving on to Ottawa ..) as well as read the latest reviews of her concerts. Tonight is an opportunity to hear the work of genius that is Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Astonishing to think that Johann Sebastian was commissioned to compose the piece by a nobleman desperate for a good night’s sleep. Poor old Count Kayserling, who was a great supporter of Bach’s, suffered with insomnia. One of his musical employees, Johann Goldberg, was tasked with playing the Variations in an attempt to lull his Master to sleep.’

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6.15pm Pre-concert conversation with Angela Hewitt

The concert will finish at approx. 9pm. Please note there is no interval.

Please note that the choir area is bench seating, the benches are behind the stage area, and there is limited legroom and no back support. The view of the stage from this area is limited.

£5, £6.50, £15, £22, £30
60plus £5, £6.50, £14, £21, £27.50

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