Imogen Cooper plays Schumann at the RWCMD Steinway Series

Por Philip May, 26 febrero 2014

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“Perhaps there is some humorous potential in Schumann after all.”

Crítica hecha desde RWCMD: Dora Stoutzker Hall, Cardiff el 23 febrero 2014

Schumann C., Romance in B flat major, Op.22 no.3

Schumann, Romance in F sharp major, Op.28 no.2

Schumann C., 4 pièces caractérstiques, Op.5: Scene fantastique, no.4

Schumann, Humoreske en si bemol mayor, Op.20

Brahms, Theme and Variations in D minor for Piano, Op.18b

Schubert, Sonata para piano núm. 21 en si bemol mayor, D.960

Schumann, Waldszenen, Op.82 (no.7 Vogel als Prophet)

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Philip May

A twice graduate of the RWCMD (BMus & MMus), Philip developed a strong interest in both early and 20th century music, particularly the works of the Second Viennese School and the late William Alwyn. A pianist and ensemble musician, Philip plays with the TripTych Trio and has a particular interest in orchestral and chamber music.