Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight with Martin Cousin
London, St Mary Le Strand Church
About the Event
Indulge yourself and your loved ones in a unique piano recital at the stunning candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand. With the esteemed concert pianist Martin Cousin performing, the programme promises a brilliant selection of classical and romantic piano pieces, featuring Gershwin's legendary Rhapsody in Blue. A captivating start to your weekend in style! Nearby, numerous bars and restaurants await to complete your evening.
Martin Cousin is recognized as one of the premier pianists of his generation, having won 1st Prize at the 2005 Ettore Pozzoli International Piano Competition (Seregno, Italy) and the Gold Medal at the 2003 Royal Over‐Seas League Music Competition (London).
Since graduating from the Royal College of Music, Martin has become a regular performer in major British music venues, debuting in London solo at the Purcell Room in 1998. He has delivered numerous solo recitals, prominently at the Wigmore Hall in 2001, 2005, and 2011. His talents have shone as a concerto soloist with orchestras like the London Philharmonic, Halle, Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and BBC Concert Orchestras.
Program
- Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff – Prelude in C# minor Op.3 no.2
- Johannes Brahms – Intermezzo in A major Op.118 No.2
- Edvard Grieg – Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Op.65 no.6
- Frederic Chopin – Nocturne in Eb Op.9 no.2
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
- Claude Debussy – Clair de lune
- George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Artists
| Piano: | Martin Cousin |
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Address
St Mary Le Strand Church, Strand, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps
