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Clifton Festival 2024

Chopin and Liszt: Music for the Piano

with Douglas Stevens

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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

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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.

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“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.

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