Menahem Pressler and Oxford Philomusica

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Sheldonian Theatre Oxford, South-East, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom

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Programme

Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)	A Midsummer Night's Dream: Overture, Op.21
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)	Piano Concerto no. 27 in B flat major, K595
Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)	Symphony no. 4 in A major "Italian", Op.90

Performers

Menahem Pressler	Piano
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra
Marios Papadopoulos	Conductor

Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture – understandably dubbed by George Grove ‘the greatest marvel of early maturity that the world has ever seen in music’ – is mirrored by his recollection of youthful touring experiences in the bright Mediterranean colours of the Midsummer. The centrepiece of this evening’s tribute to prodigies is Mozart’s emotionally finely nuanced last Piano Concerto with legendary soloist Menahem Pressler.

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Oxford Philomusica with Menahem Pressler: Mendelssohn and Mozart

Julia Savage, 7th August

The Oxford International Piano Festival comprises a two-week long series of workshops and concerts, hosted by Oxford Philomusica and featuring pianists of international esteem, among them Andreas Haefliger and Sergei Babayan. It was Menahem Pressler, now in his 88th year, who gave the closing piano masterclasses and performed in the closing concert at the Sheldonian Theatre.

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