Event listing: Chopin Society Recital | Westminster Cathedral Hall | Sun 10 Apr 2011 at 16:00

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Westminster Cathedral HallAmbrosden Avenue, London, Greater London, SW1P 1QW, United Kingdom

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Programme

Chopin, Fryderyk Franciszek (1810-1849)	Les Sylphides (arranged: Constant Lambert)
Liszt, Franz (1811-1886)	Grande Tarantelle di bravura d'apres la tarantella de "La Muette de Portici" d'Auber, S 386
Falla, Manuel de (1876-1946)	The Three-Cornered Hat: Three Dances
Satie, Erik (1866-1925)	Jack-in-the-Box
Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971)	Three movements from Petrushka

Performers

Alessandro Taverna

Piano

Alessandro Taverna has won many awards. In 2009 he was awarded 3rd prize and the Bronze Medal at the Leeds International Competition. Many people thought he should have won.

This recital will be followed by a finger buffet Reception with wine/tea/coffee/juice. Taverna will attend the Reception. Tickets for this cost extra.

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The Chopin Society UK: A Little Known Gem in London

Kay Kempin, 12th April

As the sun dipped below the horizon Sunday afternoon, The Chopin Society UK enticed classical music enthusiasts inside Westminster Cathedral Hall with a glittering performance by Italian pianist Alessandro Taverna. Presenting Chopin, Liszt, De Falla, Satie and Stravinsky all in one programme, Taverna re-imagined his piano recital as a ballet: Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes.

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