Echoes Of War – Stafford
Date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 19:30
Venue: Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
G&abor Tak&acs-Nagy conductorKathryn Stott piano
“[Kathryn Stott] plays wonderfully, allowing her music fluidity and space; her virtuoso outpourings are formidable.”The Daily Telegraph
The desecration and human destruction caused by two World Wars in the 20th century, was a source of inspiration for a number of composers. Ravel’s rather light-hearted Tombeau de Couperin, written in memory of friends who died fighting in the First World War, is a world away from Strauss’s beautifully intense and mournful Metamorphosen, an emotional homage to the destruction of Germany in World War Two. Separating these is Mozart’s ever-popular Piano Concerto no.21, nicknamed ‘Elivira Madigan’, and performed by Kathryn Stott.
Talking Point, 6.30pmA conversation with pianist Kathy Stott about the Mozart piano concertos and her association with Manchester Camerata
Tickets£15 (£13 concessions)Children Go Free! One free child ticket (under 14s) per full paying adult (not available online)Under 18s £5
BOOKING INFORMATIONCall 01785 254653OnlineIn person: Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT
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