A welcome return to Sandbach for pianist Peter Lawson, this time presenting a solo piano recital for us. His programme will include works by Villa-Lobos, Gershwin & Ginastera.
5:00pm Pre-concert Early Bird meal at La Casa Mia (not included in the ticket)
Why not make an evening of it and book your pre-concert dinner at La Casa Mia who are kindly helping to sponsor the concert series
Programme
6:30pm Doors open
7:00: Spotlight Concert
Music performed by talented young people from Sandbach
7:30 Intermission
Art Exhibition
Refreshments
raffle in aid of Aquarius Swimming Club
8:00 Main Concert
Heitor Villa Lobos Prole do Bebê I
branquinha – moreninha – caboclinha – mulatinha – negrinha -a pobrezinha – o polichinelo – a bruxa
George Gershwin arr. Gershwin Songbook
the man I love – I’ll build a stairway to paradise – do it again – fascinating rhythm – oh, lady be good – somebody loves me – sweet and low down – clap yo’ hands – do do do – my one and only – ‘s wonderful – strike up the band – that certain feeling – Liza – who cares – I got rhythm
Alberto Ginastera Sonata
allegro marcato – presto misterioso – adagio molto appassionato – ruvido ed ostinato
Peter Lawson was born in Manchester and studied there with Derrick Wyndham and Sulamita Aronovsky. He has appeared as soloist with most British orchestras, frequently broadcasting for radio 3 as well as giving recitals throughout the UK and playing in Holland, France, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Luxembourg, Japan and Russia.
With a repertoire stretching from the baroque to contemporary jazz, Peter’s many commercial recordings reflect a particular interest in more recent music and include Satie (EMI), American Sonatas (Virgin Classics) and Michael Nyman’s concerto (with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra). He also works with the Equivox Trio, Tango5 (recreating the tango quintets of Piazzolla), the recorder player John Turner with whom he has collaborated on many recordings of British music and saxophonist Rob Buckland.
Peter recently retired from his role as senior tutor in piano and careers advisor at Chetham’s School of Music but continues as tutor in piano and tutor in contemporary piano at the RNCM and examiner for the ABRSM. In his spare time Peter enjoys hill-walking, photography and, as a beginner, the challenges of learning to play classical guitar!