Imogen Cooper plays Schumann at the RWCMD Steinway Series

By Philip May, 26 February 2014

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

Reviewed at RWCMD: Dora Stoutzker Hall, Cardiff on 23 February 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 in B flat, Op.20

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

Schubert, Piano Sonata no. 21 in B flat major, D.960

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

Dame Imogen Cooper, Piano

The dawn of a new era: Aurora Orchestra at Kings Place

Zoltán Szabó, 17th October

In our Covid-infested world, quality music making is still possible, as demonstrated by Imogen Cooper and her Aurora Orchestra friends.

****1

Stirring Mozart and Tchaikovsky from Gernon, Cooper and BBC Phil

Leighton Jones, 26th January

Ben Gernon conducted the BBC Philharmonic in Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall in colourful Stravinsky and soulful Tchaikovsky, while Cooper encapsulated this in Mozart.

*****

Heady Mozart and Strauss for dessert

Benjamin Poore, 31st December

Imogen Cooper shone in Aurora's serious and fulsome performances of Mozart.

****1

Luminous decay from Imogen Cooper at Kings Place

Benjamin Poore, 28th October

A programme of late Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert explores music at the limits.

****1

Exuberance dominates in Simone Young’s Bruckner

Zoltán Szabó, 18th August

Imogen Cooper joined the Sydney Symphony for a performance of Beethoven's Second Piano Concerto.

****1

Unwrapping Beethoven's Piano Trios at King's Place

Sebastian Scotney, 25th January

Kings Place's "Cello Unwrapped" series is a major, year-long celebration of the instrument. It consists of a no fewer than 51 events spread throughout the year, with everything from films to sessions on buying – and even making – instruments.

***11

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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.