International music stars 'travelling to the UK especially' to play Harrogate concert
This season's Harrogate International Sunday Series chamber concerts is to reach its final with two stellar names from the world of classical music.
Anastasia Feruleva, who has been hailed as one of the most promising cellists of her generation, and prize-winning pianist Frank van de Laar, will perform at the Old Swan Hotel on Sunday, April 19, in a grand finale exploring the unique relationship between the cello and piano.
Their recital caps another dazzling season of coffee morning concerts that has brought some of the most dynamic names in classical music to Harrogate, underlining Harrogate International Festivals’ reputation for delivering world class music events.
The pair, who are travelling to the UK especially for this recital, will perform a thrilling programme including Mendelssohn’s Song without Words Opus 109, his last work for cello and piano, Chopin’s Introduction and Polonaise Brillante Op.3 and Argentine-born Astor Piazzolla’s acclaimed Le Grand Tango, a single movement piece blending traditional tango rhythms and jazz-inspired syncopation.
Their recital will also include three works by Fauré, along with pieces by Schubert, Saint-Saëns and Schumann.
Sharon Canavar, chief executive of organisers Harrogate International Festivals, said: “Once again, these unique recitals have showcased the talents of some of the world’s most gifted, boundary-shaping musicians, a reminder that Harrogate is a spiritual home for classical music in the North.
“I can’t think of a better way to round off another thrilling Sunday Series than with Anastasia and Frank."
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