Piano virtuoso and academic Douglas Stevens returns to the Clifton International Festival of Music with a varied programme featuring two of the great masters of music for the piano, Chopin and Liszt.
Frédéric Chopin’s Waltz No. 4 in F and Waltz No. 15 in E are exquisite examples of his mastery of the form, showcasing Chopin’s trademark elegance, grace, and emotional depth, with swirling melodies and intricate harmonies that transport listeners to a world of beauty.
Franz Liszt’s “Au Lac de Wallenstadt” paints a vivid musical picture of Lake Walenstadt in Switzerland. With its shimmering arpeggios, cascading runs, and evocative harmonies, Liszt transports us to the serene beauty of the lake, capturing the tranquillity and majesty of nature.
Darius Milhaud’s “L’enfant aime” is a charming musical work that captures the innocence and wonder of childhood. Composed in the 20th century, it features whimsical melodies, playful rhythms, evoking a sense of joy and delight.
Douglas Stevens completes the programme with the UK premiere performance of Christopher Walker’s Piano Sonata.
Presented by Clifton International Festival of Music
Student tickets: £5.45 incl. booking fee
Douglas Stevens Piano
Programme
Frédéric Chopin Waltz no. 4 in F; Waltz no. 15 in E
Darius Milhaud L’enfant aime
Franz Liszt Au Lac de Wallenstadt’
Christopher Walker Piano Sonata (UK Premiere)
Unreserved seating
All ages
Start Time: 19:30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Clifton Festival 2024
Wed 5 – Sat 15 Jun 2024
Bristol’s classical music festival returns this summer with spellbinding sounds from acclaimed artists and vibrant music-making from some of the country’s most exciting performers.
“Stevens, handling some of the most challenging music in the repertoire, plays throughout with a vigorous attention […] detail.”
Classical Music Daily
The venue
St Paul’s Church Clifton
Getting There
Address: St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP
The venue is situated in the University Quarter in Clifton.
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
There are public car parking spaces on St Paul’s Road.
Bus
There are bus stops nearby on Queens Road.
Access Information
Wheelchair accessible through the side entrance and throughout the ground floor.
Parking & drop off
There are public car parking spaces on St Paul’s Road.
Assistance dogs
Dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
Accessible toilet
There is are two fully accessible toilets on the ground floor.
