| Angela Hewitt | Piano |
| The Hallé | |
| Clemens Schuldt | Conductor |
A true Hallé favourite, the brilliant pianist Angela Hewitt, returns to the Hallé bringing her virtuosity to Mozart’s abundantly melodious Piano Concerto No.20, a work that has been remarkably absent from Hallé concerts for over two decades. Following his success conducting the Hallé in Hull, the young German, Clemens Schuldt, returns for his Bridgewater Hall debut. With high profile commissions and residencies, the music of Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir has won plaudits for its individuality. ‘Nature provides me with my greatest inspiration,’ she explains, as heard in Aeriality where she imagines ‘the state of gliding through the air with nothing or little to hold on to.’ The concert is framed by youthful masterpieces by Benjamin Britten and Richard Strauss arising from the end of life’s journey and the mystery of whatever lies beyond.
* We are very sorry to announce that Mariam Batsashvili will not be able to perform in this concert. However, we are delighted that Angela Hewitt has agreed to step in at very short notice. The programme will remain unchanged.